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 4312777 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314763 epoch_slot_no: 16363 block_no: 4312600 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2719 time: 2020-06-18 16:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e825be28dd0eb3fa744c677b816b55e010b0b3cd60aefeb672333101e81dd8cBlock Operator
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