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 4316530 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318516 epoch_slot_no: 20116 block_no: 4316353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-06-19 13:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6f5357aaf119f338f5e683e2ba60750851bdb396191878b7ce2df0d186955aBlock Operator
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