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 4317557 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319543 epoch_slot_no: 21143 block_no: 4317380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1594 time: 2020-06-19 19:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a11e07cc397a812c06eb638f27f8255d8ace5d0e3d000d2c5c002f85dea2d43Block Operator
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