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 4313693 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315679 epoch_slot_no: 17279 block_no: 4313516 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3060 time: 2020-06-18 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4835c20d61e3c4ec3f97cf9651b073e3092c880d0eda1c6ae3247925fccd9c42Block Operator
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