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 4311945 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313931 epoch_slot_no: 15531 block_no: 4311768 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-18 12:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9a5dde31a3f1c56bc175980937e0ce5995258a7516a0b4ef94185c1f799346Block Operator
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