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 4318394 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320380 epoch_slot_no: 380 block_no: 4318217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-06-19 23:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac5c31b4da8856ba515c508f5f88d345c0bdc3b27c68daea0b34f09b61a35fa8Block Operator
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