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 4316176 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4318162 epoch_slot_no: 19762 block_no: 4315999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2863 time: 2020-06-19 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d0d372def4548ff1b516e9e0e88175e9ea19cfe8f9c211aa54cdb25cd3a9f90Block Operator
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