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 4320245 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4322231 epoch_slot_no: 2231 block_no: 4320068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3496 time: 2020-06-20 10:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45fa94a58200db4d87c854c80be79d08f7f59946534a52ed4afa3870992a604dBlock Operator
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