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 4317482 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4319468 epoch_slot_no: 21068 block_no: 4317305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2261 time: 2020-06-19 18:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3604be78661a83dcb3c9412ba5a05cf4303a9f0de33723e9e4aa78070f48b739Block Operator
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