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 4318031 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4320017 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4317854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3868 time: 2020-06-19 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38804c9aeff9ad3dda930c9a8a1b65bc6f21caca8bb3c0d04da33cce12c05c9eBlock Operator
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