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 4321983 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4323969 epoch_slot_no: 3969 block_no: 4321806 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3056 time: 2020-06-20 19:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14016c472e5c0bff4aa780a945f2ec4f8014f8436aae70d685d9f68779ee4adbBlock Operator
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