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 4314468 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4316454 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 4314291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2020-06-19 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf61471ae9d418eeaaa651de5f24e45dce0a243f5fbf91732285fd91109137f9eBlock Operator
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