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 4317445 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319431 epoch_slot_no: 21031 block_no: 4317268 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-19 18:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a51780c26031dc5af075e763c19f048e77256353eeead8c1f3fcab5b6e4a323Block Operator
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