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 4314197 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316183 epoch_slot_no: 17783 block_no: 4314020 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1979 time: 2020-06-19 00:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8a2f401daa5b25f56c12ae8c6d74354be92519ed999f2b3fd5c1154a3fee2aBlock Operator
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