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 4313230 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315216 epoch_slot_no: 16816 block_no: 4313053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-18 19:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd3f9b053a8f71872c491299b0fb5b7cfe857fe26eec6d1eafef2034ed5fe203Block Operator
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