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 4315914 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4317900 epoch_slot_no: 19500 block_no: 4315737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2428 time: 2020-06-19 10:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfd00dc2a34d40cf03d9d92136c5331916cd1155e4d6bac4b334bd8a02fedd6Block Operator
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