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 4316846 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4318832 epoch_slot_no: 20432 block_no: 4316669 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2222 time: 2020-06-19 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8fc0c129a200ad5ad19868e6f52fd434054c560b3a0bd865ca1c70ef3a0cd3dBlock Operator
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