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 4313772 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315758 epoch_slot_no: 17358 block_no: 4313595 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3568 time: 2020-06-18 22:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x651076a843f7b9c8e043593edb7ca9a237258c552c1164d05e4c2b3edd62eee7Block Operator
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