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 4320228 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322214 epoch_slot_no: 2214 block_no: 4320051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2778 time: 2020-06-20 10:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87e52e4b8b39bed91c765f3050847a22221d8fe7f8005f8c582e728e9532ecebBlock Operator
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