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 4319397 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4321383 epoch_slot_no: 1383 block_no: 4319220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1171 time: 2020-06-20 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5c9fdb2a6c51c5f49e9429ba0088c37aef54f6e52081775bee5f0cfd3e02fdBlock Operator
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