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 4313291 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315277 epoch_slot_no: 16877 block_no: 4313114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3823 time: 2020-06-18 19:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c35f95eabbabe3c6ec0b4394c55c9a82ffb7a131ffb02e7f496a6ad0fce29c6Block Operator
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