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 4313914 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315900 epoch_slot_no: 17500 block_no: 4313737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-18 22:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fe27822c8525eee5a3b1836cb37767179a5c158a40a83e2c24e6a4810a16daBlock Operator
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