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 4321034 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4323020 epoch_slot_no: 3020 block_no: 4320857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2020-06-20 14:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8ba16a5c4dfcc7809855b98e31ce1c50592c55b622dc7f26cb476b5b6c701fBlock Operator
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