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 4317782 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4319768 epoch_slot_no: 21368 block_no: 4317605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5116 time: 2020-06-19 20:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62f84a1d4bb538e9a19cb07ad1dc96f8405412f608866e47f3d29516b28a4fe5Block Operator
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