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 4316931 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318917 epoch_slot_no: 20517 block_no: 4316754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2451 time: 2020-06-19 15:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c4d178adb8a6e477b3036920006d9c3cb9f47080222230b64b7cc173a6b25dBlock Operator
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