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 4312214 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4314200 epoch_slot_no: 15800 block_no: 4312037 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-18 13:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71781fa41add1c344d26905cb2f17ef4b0f8e9b77dee8965e2522233c33d69eBlock Operator
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