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 4314343 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316329 epoch_slot_no: 17929 block_no: 4314166 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2973 time: 2020-06-19 01:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3782486c53d131005032804c35dbc76ba7c927c8cb0071743e73cb208809c031Block Operator
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