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 4318977 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4320963 epoch_slot_no: 963 block_no: 4318800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-20 03:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408aeb4a2647e2a78266f02b13bd66deb70eabce0801ca261dbc57041d74c3b8Block Operator
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