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 4322334 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4324320 epoch_slot_no: 4320 block_no: 4322157 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1635 time: 2020-06-20 21:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd42286e8fb2f2c17c07cd16a9ad7d96a4d397c9311fdcb097e0bba0f333de1Block Operator
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