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 4318226 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320212 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 4318049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1898 time: 2020-06-19 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6599e807a3003b0b98a95909f2e09dacf0d650b20ead558ddf3b8d8b77046ed3Block Operator
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