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 4322635 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4324621 epoch_slot_no: 4621 block_no: 4322458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2353 time: 2020-06-20 23:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84242ed198883752c508df70c1d8ef251201fbb735b04c4573b9b56e6a731519Block Operator
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