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 4317851 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4319837 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4317674 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4421 time: 2020-06-19 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7661f0278ac3f302e3b02e5e78ff45ab9956f446749a3fe257e9f7b123c1bd60Block Operator
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