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 4314770 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316756 epoch_slot_no: 18356 block_no: 4314593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6302 time: 2020-06-19 03:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0f39b6d14b5e83dfb1afc4a5f7c1efd1d862882716d8a4d4dfbc12d9fff259Block Operator
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