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 4318474 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320460 epoch_slot_no: 460 block_no: 4318297 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1561 time: 2020-06-20 00:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x243d6c21ea33bf86aac20b2a4d8e588cc41b0284261ae6f1f7a65f45d88c879bBlock Operator
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