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 4314498 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4316484 epoch_slot_no: 18084 block_no: 4314321 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2259 time: 2020-06-19 02:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff92f17bf4e7a1111934c02d0253694e3f48244c092f89cdda655e0b380eb12Block Operator
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