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 4314773 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316759 epoch_slot_no: 18359 block_no: 4314596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2020-06-19 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe52eb9ea2e6ed7d9bf8ef7c50ab50e4a98db2b9be2fdf8b7aa7dc5c04e20e946Block Operator
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