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 4316432 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318418 epoch_slot_no: 20018 block_no: 4316255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3815 time: 2020-06-19 12:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721d085cff2a5fd0d996985762f238796f628452d0b31e350d51c9db78ef3515Block Operator
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