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 4320396 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322382 epoch_slot_no: 2382 block_no: 4320219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-06-20 10:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f0000028a082b53563393987ff66ce21dd2bbe91f8f890af7f801a1095599c5Block Operator
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