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 4311898 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313884 epoch_slot_no: 15484 block_no: 4311721 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2382 time: 2020-06-18 11:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb418500ca4b8e9c54a198eb1211fbada78b8ba0a937a581623877c54c7484edBlock Operator
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