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 4314281 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316267 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4314104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4429 time: 2020-06-19 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0f5f1e7b1432533fb564ccce33379f3e26ea7a8baa45ca83eb2a7fc48805340Block Operator
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