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 4314231 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4316217 epoch_slot_no: 17817 block_no: 4314054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3547 time: 2020-06-19 00:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e44574d3e2ea845660c081dafd7da2bc400abc21e916e5e50247e9b283c34eBlock Operator
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