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 4319945 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4321931 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 4319768 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-20 08:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccabeaa27ff1f54dc25c8883d6e6af6c9de91f0554a7d4964c6780ee3c78b08bBlock Operator
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