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 4316771 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4318757 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4316594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6653 time: 2020-06-19 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e8be3f76815ba1fa44175cd94b9698ba905d6a61401cd7c039a3543feb747dBlock Operator
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