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 4316352 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4318338 epoch_slot_no: 19938 block_no: 4316175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2031 time: 2020-06-19 12:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f340043150811e911e7e6a6e7b8dd3f5dd98e88fd8d12d4ef89b5b3808688aeBlock Operator
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