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 4314584 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316570 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 4314407 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2936 time: 2020-06-19 02:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b8dc12ad4c4c4a60877c6ec7db9944bcb491e12213d2c1eda9da44b5faabacBlock Operator
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