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 4311974 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4313960 epoch_slot_no: 15560 block_no: 4311797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2020-06-18 12:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19aee5fe668aff5af5885d113f8cd1941f40dec545613c0cc32b8789628c3a15Block Operator
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