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 4322351 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4324337 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4322174 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4553 time: 2020-06-20 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1512b2bba07d853b8eadaf5e148c3f640e22f40108f8c63641f32f3dc718989bBlock Operator
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