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 4314052 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316038 epoch_slot_no: 17638 block_no: 4313875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2843 time: 2020-06-18 23:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36cbca8111c7fadc4ca20500b099a972de9e3eb690054b88947f3503dc545944Block Operator
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