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 4311930 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313916 epoch_slot_no: 15516 block_no: 4311753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2020-06-18 11:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x773cefa1a357a46b974ed46b69fb60627aad36782737c162ed5baef7c4c958c9Block Operator
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