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 4320866 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322852 epoch_slot_no: 2852 block_no: 4320689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-20 13:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02409b3be2938ed3b834303765eef6214813a5c2271393c6257e886590451c03Block Operator
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