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 4318805 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320791 epoch_slot_no: 791 block_no: 4318628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1786 time: 2020-06-20 02:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fc8b724b4486d3286e80a3b4d7ae3f901b04d6512ac61f103be9ed1eab38f87Block Operator
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