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 4313782 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4315768 epoch_slot_no: 17368 block_no: 4313605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3308 time: 2020-06-18 22:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa50676d6b45d89da07ea32fc7d9000d2b8dc377b0b6710f3f13c6b850d1956cBlock Operator
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