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 4314011 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4315997 epoch_slot_no: 17597 block_no: 4313834 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2170 time: 2020-06-18 23:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4349c7e501603535f41723f55be3de657ce4b9428cff41934203fad56650c82fBlock Operator
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