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 4315232 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317218 epoch_slot_no: 18818 block_no: 4315055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2020-06-19 06:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a89995cf2953e486dfe07916244f4e6e75e88555259c541d5619a6ad41491f9Block Operator
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