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 4312404 Details
Epoch: 199Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 4314390
epoch_slot_no: 15990
block_no: 4312227
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 958
time: 2020-06-18 14:34:51
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x30b5fdfaaa52274fce0dd250b964fd22e5f1c2545b165330eb054f2d8fae0b06
Block Operator
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