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 4313771 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315757 epoch_slot_no: 17357 block_no: 4313594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2315 time: 2020-06-18 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01bf6274697b34783a01a8ade7b61dad247d25e7752ba9d6176cb29300cf5435Block Operator
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