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 4313876 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4315862 epoch_slot_no: 17462 block_no: 4313699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2800 time: 2020-06-18 22:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8801716893d2055b4053a383e3329dac4db12aa5c0f2e36d360b81b1bf1ea5bBlock Operator
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