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 4320191 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4322177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4320014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5687 time: 2020-06-20 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf332e6793aedfcc05ffd83501c9e6aaa1f10fd36c41bd00f909f7b92da79cfBlock Operator
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