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 4312631 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4314617 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4312454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6764 time: 2020-06-18 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95dc6b6cfb8252524b80e3a85c9ea4633b67fb4f6b838ce9f812cafc359d6477Block Operator
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