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 4314279 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316265 epoch_slot_no: 17865 block_no: 4314102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2519 time: 2020-06-19 00:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd617977062af0ba51bfff5d57a235bdfee325a6bf857d1c0d0dc366244ef1a6fBlock Operator
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