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 4320856 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4322842 epoch_slot_no: 2842 block_no: 4320679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10346 time: 2020-06-20 13:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94093c91558c1cef981afff5c6868f978e5be6d11e084bfe2b72e918ef706cd5Block Operator
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