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 4322190 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4324176 epoch_slot_no: 4176 block_no: 4322013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3274 time: 2020-06-20 20:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x278e66eaf2cfe3a9a6ce0b2f76734af698a8062cfc18b65e50f69dcc226925aeBlock Operator
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