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 4319010 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4320996 epoch_slot_no: 996 block_no: 4318833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-20 03:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x514f24118481cb93760fe751d788403750872f2534f59cb6b87e7bc175c61346Block Operator
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