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 4316276 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318262 epoch_slot_no: 19862 block_no: 4316099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2948 time: 2020-06-19 12:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a3a8a71c6beb4b3196afb4616c5f40b72f4486f523125edd70dbeb2a37f994Block Operator
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