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 4323264 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4325250 epoch_slot_no: 5250 block_no: 4323087 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1762 time: 2020-06-21 02:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6a0f8ef65666c1ecfb093e5d056493cd2606af11cbdd1926decb6f7a1b6a1dBlock Operator
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