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 4318734 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320720 epoch_slot_no: 720 block_no: 4318557 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2171 time: 2020-06-20 01:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79f77ce29c70d1fdd564bde051aad75830592c5b6715480ffa99ce8bc973c5c9Block Operator
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