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 4320165 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322151 epoch_slot_no: 2151 block_no: 4319988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-06-20 09:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ac83ec02ab0e01c73fed186f66dc9c98adde5b33d9d3ec428991c0443c9010Block Operator
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