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 4320653 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322639 epoch_slot_no: 2639 block_no: 4320476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-20 12:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3c40113f426b27911d76cbc9fd9640e8b82e96b3d6a18ff6701918a5b8a4a1Block Operator
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