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 4317161 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4319147 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 4316984 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4171 time: 2020-06-19 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee51c00574ceba5805c946c19f439278f8fd4dbeeb95aa121a46316d5cb610e8Block Operator
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