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 4323678 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4325664 epoch_slot_no: 5664 block_no: 4323501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2020-06-21 05:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4aac03b63546d575f505f46ac9e7cc01cb04ff18bcbb89751c305d9672a55f2Block Operator
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