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 4314014 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316000 epoch_slot_no: 17600 block_no: 4313837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1632 time: 2020-06-18 23:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3eaf0427bbb153001657afd56f7f25a57cc849eb29e285834bb8d8b7e274056Block Operator
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