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 4315174 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4317160 epoch_slot_no: 18760 block_no: 4314997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-19 05:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1910e5fcdb2cc4fffa5c018406806308ac35555a2ae61c93b70e5f4a77e06636Block Operator
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