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 4315648 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4317634 epoch_slot_no: 19234 block_no: 4315471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2620 time: 2020-06-19 08:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cfc886e9181661f9c785c8f095de8ae5620c3c4e0ed737d5dec71cdc708491eBlock Operator
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