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 4319274 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321260 epoch_slot_no: 1260 block_no: 4319097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1413 time: 2020-06-20 04:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c219f04c36e68c6373352921c464d894d3b87de7b7eced610ccc907ba9f083fBlock Operator
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