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 4319256 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4321242 epoch_slot_no: 1242 block_no: 4319079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1959 time: 2020-06-20 04:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd2dfcd5f2ae98ca5d94b6662ebfd6635d31625aa1064d8a9d219e38eef7968aBlock Operator
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