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 4321846 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4323832 epoch_slot_no: 3832 block_no: 4321669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-20 19:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446cec6b8d2d4e839340bf76ac7f592dafff4c0cd26663ec93e7a247fc22228aBlock Operator
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