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 4316979 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4318965 epoch_slot_no: 20565 block_no: 4316802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2543 time: 2020-06-19 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5220064b7cc74713e2572aba7b75f982b169e5081c5c4b989edf61b6b95486b8Block Operator
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