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 4312552 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314538 epoch_slot_no: 16138 block_no: 4312375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3664 time: 2020-06-18 15:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b03949c9d9d230c49d77f6e1fcdc01312cbcfeaf781ebae3e5c7a13656440f0Block Operator
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