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 4317815 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319801 epoch_slot_no: 21401 block_no: 4317638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3357 time: 2020-06-19 20:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd800899fd80252d5cdec4b11dd5d9873bd36efddcb5e0cc211fcfe95c92cb7Block Operator
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