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 4316650 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318636 epoch_slot_no: 20236 block_no: 4316473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1557 time: 2020-06-19 14:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe57a4d60da8929a31ec05c58f639598e63e4d9a553fcdab1f897f0b7bc628cbcBlock Operator
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