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 4317617 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319603 epoch_slot_no: 21203 block_no: 4317440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-06-19 19:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8803a3d724b627430844d08403b8bea4faf43ccd18502a1c0552007cf0b56fBlock Operator
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