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 4319016 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321002 epoch_slot_no: 1002 block_no: 4318839 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2353 time: 2020-06-20 03:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7460a28c8c1d1d31057ea895222122b1e38bd6339663b141913af8a82df4d89eBlock Operator
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