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 4321227 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4323213 epoch_slot_no: 3213 block_no: 4321050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5055 time: 2020-06-20 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6196a545aebfff93f5362efcb545e928ce03127a7d253f92d59ebc46931cb8Block Operator
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