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 4323620 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4325606 epoch_slot_no: 5606 block_no: 4323443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2352 time: 2020-06-21 04:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce9041d71dfc1e4806b5ca716eb4e3955eb1618b9c50e20c4b816018c15be4bBlock Operator
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