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 4316050 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318036 epoch_slot_no: 19636 block_no: 4315873 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-19 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b1dde21b1c231949f8ea848d9d79a40791bbf885e28c0966a644805ba76a7b9Block Operator
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