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 4319160 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321146 epoch_slot_no: 1146 block_no: 4318983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2665 time: 2020-06-20 04:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d363be5508eba46f2c611fc304b5bfe2308696cfe0c42edea5e9d814e717edaBlock Operator
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