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 4313351 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4315337 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 4313174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6045 time: 2020-06-18 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8f6fe9a4977e05a3630cb0ebee7afd17d4434a203e75284be8dea6917f4bc1Block Operator
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