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 4315525 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4317511 epoch_slot_no: 19111 block_no: 4315348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1614 time: 2020-06-19 07:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74722e71fc93b036165c775f96d15f233d7ca41d154e290f0062393be1f0cfdBlock Operator
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