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 4315292 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4317278 epoch_slot_no: 18878 block_no: 4315115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2399 time: 2020-06-19 06:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ecb85ce85c9fffbdb66772ce24789615d7da07f9c6f8e89d81028fd1e0fa2d2Block Operator
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