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 4316963 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318949 epoch_slot_no: 20549 block_no: 4316786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2226 time: 2020-06-19 15:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x303dee297a9b33060275bfd58a3ef328b456b9078c54e5a2d71704b53f1571b7Block Operator
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