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 4314775 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4316761 epoch_slot_no: 18361 block_no: 4314598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3265 time: 2020-06-19 03:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4567eddbf4a7a02b1d38c5dbb7da22f9846ac98c1aec96a8af0f694ec1aad0e1Block Operator
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