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 4316609 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318595 epoch_slot_no: 20195 block_no: 4316432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2822 time: 2020-06-19 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0cb31a0e6ae55a08a3fbe856e4f6710a1a3cdc063a2101055c4e28471385673Block Operator
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