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 4321415 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4323401 epoch_slot_no: 3401 block_no: 4321238 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2020-06-20 16:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223d0b1f20920552808bc129dd9cf6f7b4b499e61a6c9764be7d154c3d2d4a89Block Operator
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