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 4314007 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4315993 epoch_slot_no: 17593 block_no: 4313830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2673 time: 2020-06-18 23:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5333399dc0bdf03aec91ff2cca684b9a99b6284a46ce514c3dde6c52ec739a4fBlock Operator
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