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 4312277 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4314263 epoch_slot_no: 15863 block_no: 4312100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7019 time: 2020-06-18 13:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2318773f4aafb9dfd30fa9e58c3a9b955efa9eca677dbb1d2db301679237d9Block Operator
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