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 4320731 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4322717 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 4320554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16364 time: 2020-06-20 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770880cfdddb7e38ae692afa3bd1bc5e1221463c56f43e3fdd6e90d8bf9f07dbBlock Operator
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