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 4320970 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4322956 epoch_slot_no: 2956 block_no: 4320793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2017 time: 2020-06-20 14:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8b521ba045deb05687bf107404905002fcb008d571bd703186b0595beddbd2Block Operator
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