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 4313259 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315245 epoch_slot_no: 16845 block_no: 4313082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2190 time: 2020-06-18 19:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b3719fbe3bdfd47a47beac6fbd34692d35ed0bddb34b9a015ccceb2363e85dBlock Operator
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