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 4314625 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316611 epoch_slot_no: 18211 block_no: 4314448 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1417 time: 2020-06-19 02:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a57e1e47b68a45b954db28501236209125a30248e8160729214cdf4f86c8a22Block Operator
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