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 4320407 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322393 epoch_slot_no: 2393 block_no: 4320230 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-20 11:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106434da4a0d91ff16f428d41d523cbc92f626a7fb4c9d740bee88086c774e0aBlock Operator
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