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 4315333 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4317319 epoch_slot_no: 18919 block_no: 4315156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2020-06-19 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa79a9baa9f9f2f869f27fe409013306c829358cb0cb72e1e3601fe106aa2aeecBlock Operator
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