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 4313162 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315148 epoch_slot_no: 16748 block_no: 4312985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3093 time: 2020-06-18 18:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55bba37ec3ed5079c8d8d59afb1e4b81668ae47876e55a623108c0f4351cff8Block Operator
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