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 4315331 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4317317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4315154 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6396 time: 2020-06-19 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5139ba140e66305f59d55feb5b04e3df0b01fa81a4b0e3f5dc7815e1e05514Block Operator
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