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 4321436 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4323422 epoch_slot_no: 3422 block_no: 4321259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4499 time: 2020-06-20 16:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c49604e51faea1ee7e876cff77373dc254cfd3e5d6ed09e6ad31c8644f9c756Block Operator
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