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 4314189 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316175 epoch_slot_no: 17775 block_no: 4314012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3043 time: 2020-06-19 00:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7a6c6fd12429fcd8106a55937ae2a882e7d00de2dd32f0f4addb4e934a3a72Block Operator
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