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 4314439 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316425 epoch_slot_no: 18025 block_no: 4314262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-19 01:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9546248ddeabe31384bbc0115594c070c6a1942130f7bf0a1885c9e4c9c0fb1aBlock Operator
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