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 4322017 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4324003 epoch_slot_no: 4003 block_no: 4321840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2020-06-20 19:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb819a243199916a6ef7e618ac0feb9581e378b0e48d17867377a966a0072337eBlock Operator
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