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 4318720 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320706 epoch_slot_no: 706 block_no: 4318543 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4181 time: 2020-06-20 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b0759f1eae17a85252c43c3fa8850163b2587e512cad90db723c6650f7e9afBlock Operator
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