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 4322837 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4324823 epoch_slot_no: 4823 block_no: 4322660 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-21 00:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f335e4d826eddaab0e157842c77689686027fa5c7e849714bd7deaf8a2bb3feBlock Operator
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