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 4312857 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4314843 epoch_slot_no: 16443 block_no: 4312680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2017 time: 2020-06-18 17:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f5b32d1586c4b8ac51f85051a9bf1f7ee7d7ad72242719349e9970a46b6bd64Block Operator
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