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 4314003 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315989 epoch_slot_no: 17589 block_no: 4313826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1908 time: 2020-06-18 23:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x896ecc20cd9ea25b7320a261b6f1bed7400e9ffea15cab5c470f5dbbd7f5c5d9Block Operator
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