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 4318426 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320412 epoch_slot_no: 412 block_no: 4318249 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1212 time: 2020-06-20 00:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2dbee7edbf9d228ead07b50bc7bc3c3b7c34f862256728e9d88870271a1ad2Block Operator
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