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 4314505 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316491 epoch_slot_no: 18091 block_no: 4314328 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-19 02:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb79bbf352d6e2c948154ed6cd0196ef5d993fdbe2f98a3c2035776515bbf7711Block Operator
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