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 4316526 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318512 epoch_slot_no: 20112 block_no: 4316349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2020-06-19 13:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4243aacd8a38cba750b648ef8ae1081a444edda767b3323c7d77545da3bd5527Block Operator
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