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 4320198 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322184 epoch_slot_no: 2184 block_no: 4320021 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4709 time: 2020-06-20 09:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f2678f3e1386f2b04bfb48f52c02dc8250ce46e2410e62cded2adb7d7bf6dc6Block Operator
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