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 4322957 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4324943 epoch_slot_no: 4943 block_no: 4322780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2190 time: 2020-06-21 01:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b7203fd63b78019f743d4aff6bf7ca2f873874da4dfa7be869b41c0e31528b7Block Operator
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