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 4316194 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4318180 epoch_slot_no: 19780 block_no: 4316017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2020-06-19 11:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd526ddc584fe6472ef5045fb3d5b2e3d3a3cb97fee2a3a2dd42fea0276b3a52aBlock Operator
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