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 4319946 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4321932 epoch_slot_no: 1932 block_no: 4319769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4433 time: 2020-06-20 08:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa367782f601c20761085870f9940b270b6c8548fcce2ddee9d146f8b8639aeBlock Operator
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