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 4315090 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317076 epoch_slot_no: 18676 block_no: 4314913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1812 time: 2020-06-19 05:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd451da54b2528405386d46209fd77012895fbfc8481bb2baaa19d9279bdb4cbBlock Operator
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