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 4320481 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4322467 epoch_slot_no: 2467 block_no: 4320304 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2998 time: 2020-06-20 11:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7323ecbbfa21588633e9c93ad81e3ec2e8a5a33ce33842f76eff8e285841186bBlock Operator
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