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 4323228 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4325214 epoch_slot_no: 5214 block_no: 4323051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3352 time: 2020-06-21 02:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a13c9cce80f30ce8657c4cb04d9b105a8a9ec77a69a5d5ab5175bfd58c0f1eBlock Operator
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