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 4311914 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4313900 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 4311737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6820 time: 2020-06-18 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf750a3fe662972f5367bb37aaef52a822cc946b3d259ac4b22d8dce1122525c4Block Operator
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