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 4312374 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4314360 epoch_slot_no: 15960 block_no: 4312197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4598 time: 2020-06-18 14:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a83cbe90afe8c16505d379b77da386187e3b74e954ed691eb5dbc4a5475993Block Operator
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