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 4320915 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322901 epoch_slot_no: 2901 block_no: 4320738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-06-20 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500bf016a6e009c96d7ee14a0baf8721b09ff7ebff852d32f6b7d785e9c8156eBlock Operator
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