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 4320536 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4322522 epoch_slot_no: 2522 block_no: 4320359 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3757 time: 2020-06-20 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe18d7e1bdf9f01585f784b7731ca405bd380cac15524de8a84b7925646a19cBlock Operator
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