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 4317245 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4319231 epoch_slot_no: 20831 block_no: 4317068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-19 17:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49d4106e28d1268b34b27072faf6a406f40b702e6ad8b38c20fb3587cf73679Block Operator
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