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 4320155 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322141 epoch_slot_no: 2141 block_no: 4319978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1735 time: 2020-06-20 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b020125db54b51270fe42f95ff494f08427757150f5e21d9848787e5007dceBlock Operator
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