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 4319952 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4321938 epoch_slot_no: 1938 block_no: 4319775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1951 time: 2020-06-20 08:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82b45f7bb2bcd5c0e9cd1a327255d0d2dd814e012d0eb2c3ef890e5570c552dBlock Operator
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