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 4322531 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4324517 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 4322354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5044 time: 2020-06-20 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdfdce79d9beb72370261ae15eda859462e61f6adaf0b764e40d2dafddd9d39cBlock Operator
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