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 4314774 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4316760 epoch_slot_no: 18360 block_no: 4314597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4791 time: 2020-06-19 03:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b2f73a122d0205cfc4e02231a918d3f7ea2ca1db752af330905727ad977e54Block Operator
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