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 4322174 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4324160 epoch_slot_no: 4160 block_no: 4321997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2551 time: 2020-06-20 20:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291040af21d34c2ff4777895f74a3b712a54e138ee7502e4e936a37ee04e85feBlock Operator
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