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 4315901 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4317887 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 4315724 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1890 time: 2020-06-19 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8158dd113b36392d2d46c65b84a022bc19dd40d4ad5772c7da83c18875cbf2c3Block Operator
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