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 4319915 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4321901 epoch_slot_no: 1901 block_no: 4319738 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5850 time: 2020-06-20 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1c3425a9fd401b5cdbe2f9f92a9cadf4539bc3dabc89fad7164b47f40f563cBlock Operator
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