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 4313859 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315845 epoch_slot_no: 17445 block_no: 4313682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2024 time: 2020-06-18 22:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72df2e338fd2a73f9ff937efd2f3a8cd0bcd4cf885cef0d6f77237357bf0dd6Block Operator
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