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 4312594 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4314580 epoch_slot_no: 16180 block_no: 4312417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1995 time: 2020-06-18 15:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd18de6cbd733f4542edf9114bebb98f38ef9a57d2630306b47d79682dbbafa4bBlock Operator
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