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 4312151 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314137 epoch_slot_no: 15737 block_no: 4311974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8926 time: 2020-06-18 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x571183b005e73c2163b290ac2fc0c56fadf5fdc0616e9f5b5795eeb79ec616d2Block Operator
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