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 4314562 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4316548 epoch_slot_no: 18148 block_no: 4314385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5669 time: 2020-06-19 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5889633530b7c5f370c1f4dc884c6bda03d94ab642197c2e7bbb4bafc5c992Block Operator
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