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 4323257 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325243 epoch_slot_no: 5243 block_no: 4323080 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2950 time: 2020-06-21 02:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07990f4bb9f10dfff9ecd66e4dec968a2aeb8e6460ac7668d147ae9e1f57d21dBlock Operator
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