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 4320871 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322857 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 4320694 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-20 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71da942461164c730ed02767a48154a4bcbe4e1a4befd0e0039cde7de50f3548Block Operator
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