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 4311737 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313723 epoch_slot_no: 15323 block_no: 4311560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-06-18 10:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d39a0736ead18d8916be9e3aacb2309fadb1af54f7004f424670fa43e00b32Block Operator
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