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 4314596 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316582 epoch_slot_no: 18182 block_no: 4314419 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1401 time: 2020-06-19 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4c1c915108d4043f5c1b47abeae6aa8d094c5091914ca22e5174793d49d3aeBlock Operator
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