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 4314363 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4316349 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 4314186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2373 time: 2020-06-19 01:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9153530d635080c98fad3bdeaae605dfc04156e552dcf87ad9ec10edc9b8f6a7Block Operator
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