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 4315807 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317793 epoch_slot_no: 19393 block_no: 4315630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1497 time: 2020-06-19 09:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b12b8f5da624882513c6f44c4f4d074e4d030ee41198618d6608b0367af58a4Block Operator
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