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 4313218 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315204 epoch_slot_no: 16804 block_no: 4313041 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-18 19:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0629680df485f284d5ff6612b9145175b0550d92b63f8c123f5e4e0fec4f487Block Operator
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