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 4316970 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318956 epoch_slot_no: 20556 block_no: 4316793 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2405 time: 2020-06-19 15:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eaff14c25cdf42881c6f8ea8c1d92eb77cb008c7be3b10335f003c1ca82e8e5Block Operator
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