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 4314847 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4316833 epoch_slot_no: 18433 block_no: 4314670 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2040 time: 2020-06-19 04:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381470863b338e9475bd7840e3df55ea93c9f1ac8a6b7fe59750d650b8a0d349Block Operator
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