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 4313736 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315722 epoch_slot_no: 17322 block_no: 4313559 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1614 time: 2020-06-18 21:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9015fb40c5eafdd4311559c7dd8cfa9139ab421c82a14ea3227caf6f6ed7cdbBlock Operator
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