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 4312380 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314366 epoch_slot_no: 15966 block_no: 4312203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3277 time: 2020-06-18 14:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850b8808e0d47078412cb99a2d2914ec6c9706cba5dd4cb7a12ba37e85337343Block Operator
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