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 4318928 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320914 epoch_slot_no: 914 block_no: 4318751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1954 time: 2020-06-20 02:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fa818099554fda5f14bf962d9ee65820c10a9ba8c8e194a71a1cc642c292c02Block Operator
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