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 4316834 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318820 epoch_slot_no: 20420 block_no: 4316657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4897 time: 2020-06-19 15:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c03fb8a619d54dbd564648f527d0cdcfe6d12d186fa4c89e9a06f4010959dcBlock Operator
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