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 4316786 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318772 epoch_slot_no: 20372 block_no: 4316609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4031 time: 2020-06-19 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c3c834ab57a1b1a6c3b27f15a740c30b1a4fad3215935d77c91bc913e245eaBlock Operator
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