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 4313493 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315479 epoch_slot_no: 17079 block_no: 4313316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3347 time: 2020-06-18 20:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d9143ccbb640f45d6e7d910292bac15adedf5e7499605167d2e5db636ae72beBlock Operator
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