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 4314282 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316268 epoch_slot_no: 17868 block_no: 4314105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-19 01:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6829cc15749d680f2a3051931bc8fb35a1969c00464ae8ee7ce1840418f80f3Block Operator
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