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 4313866 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315852 epoch_slot_no: 17452 block_no: 4313689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2135 time: 2020-06-18 22:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f8f774d199053464ceb674396ec021de997ac6f0e2702d4c8fda74c38b0903Block Operator
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