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 4313172 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315158 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 4312995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2020-06-18 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607430bd9bcdf230c8b3f3cc43e4c2020ce38b12b057be70d5a442428f2f1f66Block Operator
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