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 4320874 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322860 epoch_slot_no: 2860 block_no: 4320697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1910 time: 2020-06-20 13:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2526ab2521af6039f8b0bab324c7126f03a9b89d9571fb64e0498dc561a5d06Block Operator
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