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 4317975 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4319961 epoch_slot_no: 21561 block_no: 4317798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1303 time: 2020-06-19 21:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5860dd41d6b76aa3d7243f52d41f0ad4c8d9bb2dd6d39d46406655a4b86a00b1Block Operator
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