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 4313371 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315357 epoch_slot_no: 16957 block_no: 4313194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3027 time: 2020-06-18 19:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb01413224ffbc3a0eb0e1b2694e0c752f1515808b78884306bba8893f9529c4Block Operator
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