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 4314767 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316753 epoch_slot_no: 18353 block_no: 4314590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2280 time: 2020-06-19 03:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa8e32f4607fd9a480fd2918bbc4dcb1d7e9ba75663bb6de5ae4356ecbd3e90Block Operator
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