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 4312246 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314232 epoch_slot_no: 15832 block_no: 4312069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1200 time: 2020-06-18 13:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a468b4f560523eab4cccaee689ee8e25c88bf484079369373a9c38f74b292b2Block Operator
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