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 4313929 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315915 epoch_slot_no: 17515 block_no: 4313752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2467 time: 2020-06-18 23:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x355fbebe397ca2797fc613bda5c9f015b5be6155b3a7d16c7256617185d9b2dbBlock Operator
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