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 4311760 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4313746 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 4311583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2408 time: 2020-06-18 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a93066ee903addd42f6fffb0c856b02c1cfc622560f7792838af98e27d0686Block Operator
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