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 4314961 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4316947 epoch_slot_no: 18547 block_no: 4314784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2164 time: 2020-06-19 04:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b61cdb72e2a259e01ce81c3207db23498e899ee26f47b9e2dcf03cdb24815bcBlock Operator
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