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 4321829 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4323815 epoch_slot_no: 3815 block_no: 4321652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1335 time: 2020-06-20 18:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cb9391c6dad9477fde04ba0307872f1c03544f6cbd6112e89d47128df8940dBlock Operator
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