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 4312991 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4314977 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 4312814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4418 time: 2020-06-18 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964b64cf3bb183f56b3dedc59f4df7333c242eb8c66460391d55ae1413a4327fBlock Operator
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