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 4323057 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4325043 epoch_slot_no: 5043 block_no: 4322880 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1914 time: 2020-06-21 01:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4db3856c7cf6cb3533121f287d9b83b1dce1d3e25f889119885861fea374e3Block Operator
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