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 4318254 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4320240 epoch_slot_no: 240 block_no: 4318077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4899 time: 2020-06-19 23:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3bdd0aeb1e857ddfb35d63742f7b00cbd89b82b46f848fa03adbd90790986e1Block Operator
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