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 4317802 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319788 epoch_slot_no: 21388 block_no: 4317625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 872 time: 2020-06-19 20:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab6c6ce1f54db3924fcd0f8d65601d9959522d42bc2248dd8a30ebfbd9d7cfbBlock Operator
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