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 4322970 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4324956 epoch_slot_no: 4956 block_no: 4322793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1712 time: 2020-06-21 01:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173f6db293008a8cd49a28fd2ba97fff5e7ccc0c2d0dc0eb10203c9c8d25c31dBlock Operator
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