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 4317381 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4319367 epoch_slot_no: 20967 block_no: 4317204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1761 time: 2020-06-19 18:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb442acd8d94b3517bc516535d6dfff909a13060a431cb086c6bac97df6cff841Block Operator
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