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 4318979 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4320965 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 4318802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3894 time: 2020-06-20 03:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62b62c5ac3d2cc03821d4f0d1e5fad13ba952109e487998399e15e353c32dfd1Block Operator
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