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 4323735 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325721 epoch_slot_no: 5721 block_no: 4323558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1778 time: 2020-06-21 05:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76716c166287675e41ff8611a4213f9856f90d760fc45a0680a1e4be84e1948aBlock Operator
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