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 4319472 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4321458 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 4319295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2164 time: 2020-06-20 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130dc1955c9237659e1b6d470f1f7a688561cf7fc960edd192e88483bdd56dcdBlock Operator
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