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 4316754 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4318740 epoch_slot_no: 20340 block_no: 4316577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3843 time: 2020-06-19 14:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92bb8ad9a9cbeadaa604caf14c6745efa9fc5f2a3cadb86fe68da073dcdbbea3Block Operator
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