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 4320873 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322859 epoch_slot_no: 2859 block_no: 4320696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1906 time: 2020-06-20 13:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5648b837af4ebbb07d5b50c7aac4dda2cd6a1970ee3b947383f39af8b3d41e1Block Operator
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