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 4318609 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320595 epoch_slot_no: 595 block_no: 4318432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3226 time: 2020-06-20 01:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae3bea43218a45a6c9ac07c1f898715c1bdd70a5a0f2d59788aafed88f9d981Block Operator
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