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 4313800 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315786 epoch_slot_no: 17386 block_no: 4313623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1869 time: 2020-06-18 22:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x490f9817c6f32572d474b355ca9987e8100ce9c4e1ef5cffebfebc0393e59bc3Block Operator
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