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 4311835 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313821 epoch_slot_no: 15421 block_no: 4311658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1545 time: 2020-06-18 11:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d3fa1af9ec51fa577314ca348e1a885db91444991c870f27ce97e7b9dac2b0eBlock Operator
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