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 4313709 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315695 epoch_slot_no: 17295 block_no: 4313532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5893 time: 2020-06-18 21:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba72172cc5cb8f025e51209483ef5986ea177f25ca44678035327f965570b24Block Operator
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