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 4313468 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315454 epoch_slot_no: 17054 block_no: 4313291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3815 time: 2020-06-18 20:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61dccf3932b68c6fcf110e1684c79343c498c5f7123e36a44def892307e8891Block Operator
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