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 4315322 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317308 epoch_slot_no: 18908 block_no: 4315145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1254 time: 2020-06-19 06:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x013b03303314c7a2f91d0f40b3e16cb1099df303210aa884d00d5ef39e0244aaBlock Operator
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