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 4314673 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316659 epoch_slot_no: 18259 block_no: 4314496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3574 time: 2020-06-19 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70340e4e7a63818f3edd6c987c33f8b75032eee41cf75de5e22d30f37f4a7f14Block Operator
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