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 4318190 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320176 epoch_slot_no: 176 block_no: 4318013 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 957 time: 2020-06-19 22:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f8975ad5ac420d22d6ab5ae2152303e93c9c3604c156f9177f7afe4037544aBlock Operator
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