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 4319500 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321486 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 4319323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1803 time: 2020-06-20 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68583c83999d27ce8b4196a7fc8da1ea24d914efd1e4dc763e474058c6af0063Block Operator
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