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 4318918 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320904 epoch_slot_no: 904 block_no: 4318741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1138 time: 2020-06-20 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ba449f9b8ff1348c43813752d04f4640e2cb851c99110b27d0e9523c6bdd31Block Operator
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