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 4323123 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325109 epoch_slot_no: 5109 block_no: 4322946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5009 time: 2020-06-21 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0f256724e682356005834b60f433071e2fe5e6223dec53a48fa0e1e7c1deb1Block Operator
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