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 4313441 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315427 epoch_slot_no: 17027 block_no: 4313264 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-06-18 20:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa634c63708455d0fda924b047fd008a92dcce5bf377ae13e093a26f294f2f9f2Block Operator
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