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 4322171 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4324157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4321994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2020-06-20 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd2b0e641eaaa65f51418d41533a74234c985d455bbf071f18ea74c8f2855a4Block Operator
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