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 4311817 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313803 epoch_slot_no: 15403 block_no: 4311640 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4243 time: 2020-06-18 11:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e3dec359e72ba7068a3f7c8b841080a069d242ef5126ff3e4359eed2be4cc0Block Operator
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