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 4314268 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316254 epoch_slot_no: 17854 block_no: 4314091 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-19 00:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b323b8b4ee34bd0aedacd186d69b6d2716411b6cc34ce1286727000d9980a09Block Operator
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