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 4316305 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318291 epoch_slot_no: 19891 block_no: 4316128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1594 time: 2020-06-19 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3177ec8b33acd96706f4639e9f78f358a767a00b2f7640b90dd8c367e41485Block Operator
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