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 4314611 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4316597 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 4314434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9281 time: 2020-06-19 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed76eb7fb78e966e17b3fcee635f05b472d849d41b9cbe9bf1361f37abf2b202Block Operator
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