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 4319240 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321226 epoch_slot_no: 1226 block_no: 4319063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4235 time: 2020-06-20 04:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84942ed84da07b7318297b1a30b5bff499a2ef3d057a52e4c40efe3f00ea57f9Block Operator
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