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 4323809 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4325795 epoch_slot_no: 5795 block_no: 4323632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3510 time: 2020-06-21 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ddebe008f4ab92c5e42b1ef1a9f33c8a9641524a6ecf91c5ee5c9e8a72b18fBlock Operator
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