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 4319831 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4321817 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 4319654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6402 time: 2020-06-20 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7b081f16ff8285845b337b93d22217b8b3b253cb6fc477497e378ec8677236Block Operator
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