A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4311641 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313627 epoch_slot_no: 15227 block_no: 4311464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3419 time: 2020-06-18 10:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03dc4fd62e900c640eed9b7960839bf3b7e9de9f8596a46392fef6d3cac36733Block Operator
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