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 4311680 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313666 epoch_slot_no: 15266 block_no: 4311503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8150 time: 2020-06-18 10:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2843a98767686c6e49246c8e77d7b1c6f5cf8f88877f5ca07855f0b8ee9bc039Block Operator
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