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 4315657 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317643 epoch_slot_no: 19243 block_no: 4315480 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-19 08:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb82e42217521a8eacf7eec0bad30b34ace651bc7c3fc3f9839b128112d8c55abBlock Operator
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