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 4314061 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316047 epoch_slot_no: 17647 block_no: 4313884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3385 time: 2020-06-18 23:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae96a658261b0b8846c9fce579d705cac455affa03e5eeb0ef386f1c7fee50e1Block Operator
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