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 4319894 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321880 epoch_slot_no: 1880 block_no: 4319717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4518 time: 2020-06-20 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09fafbe342868298538707fdd616a5b48c8a55dea366cb3ad27e3b0fc50f2d9Block Operator
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