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 4323246 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325232 epoch_slot_no: 5232 block_no: 4323069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4082 time: 2020-06-21 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd892ef9ad85a7cfbd0d7743a2841b7f6226588e4ba09d78d33caa685bf477c2bBlock Operator
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