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 4323217 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4325203 epoch_slot_no: 5203 block_no: 4323040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2922 time: 2020-06-21 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce41b7dd3b264d4b8646b8f2ea63469e4450d9f8b00b12f34055c61a0d5b0e8Block Operator
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