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 4318951 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320937 epoch_slot_no: 937 block_no: 4318774 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-20 02:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1cc7764cf730f6961056c3de1ce7acacc39e241efee03fb3a73b18a0789350aBlock Operator
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