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 4316883 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318869 epoch_slot_no: 20469 block_no: 4316706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2161 time: 2020-06-19 15:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09bf465dff31baaec4c7785d3d69f76e52d49f21fa4fa5e8753d43e5fd284eebBlock Operator
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