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 4313711 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4315697 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4313534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6039 time: 2020-06-18 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30c5e743a6fc807b5f18b9e8ef90a3508079c2d1531fbf143e48f459322d0c38Block Operator
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