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 4312180 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314166 epoch_slot_no: 15766 block_no: 4312003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2827 time: 2020-06-18 13:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3edcb5302705655e669a501c6ac84b34999d752f9511dbe5bae7ae6168c8930eBlock Operator
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