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 4312417 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314403 epoch_slot_no: 16003 block_no: 4312240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-18 14:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a585db914776cb1b90ce6157c5cc0ec74d96ad34bb336cd208f723ca53e3479Block Operator
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