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 4313748 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315734 epoch_slot_no: 17334 block_no: 4313571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2020-06-18 22:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadd81d2052896d6a90f6d12e34962d151cc890b27790af4be51398edb4aab267Block Operator
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