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 4323622 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325608 epoch_slot_no: 5608 block_no: 4323445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5265 time: 2020-06-21 04:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96997add0902b90cb1189a07cca2c7c15015de7c7e003f340c4605c7691b98b7Block Operator
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