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 4322771 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4324757 epoch_slot_no: 4757 block_no: 4322594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1393 time: 2020-06-21 00:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9182343aa962cbd18cb20813e7c43fb2aadcb7498b3eafdd31f3262465b3fcbeBlock Operator
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