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 4315336 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317322 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 4315159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2020-06-19 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc6b218d0cc10bca7453e99c7be26e51743b080ac645d07ac3384794b5594023Block Operator
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