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 4321629 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4323615 epoch_slot_no: 3615 block_no: 4321452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1874 time: 2020-06-20 17:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1845ae4f0c14eb43b0835a0ba2e80a50acf7f681b3ca5ec2fb3cc73775bd2f7Block Operator
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