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 4313523 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315509 epoch_slot_no: 17109 block_no: 4313346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-06-18 20:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04916becbc2e566012b56c194a0726bf7cd6cf7340cd76dbc44a6ee853c29918Block Operator
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