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 4311722 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313708 epoch_slot_no: 15308 block_no: 4311545 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-18 10:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4aa64b9491515084611d13cc5eb12c0bb9cc6ce58bae72224300b41618a4909Block Operator
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