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 4324646 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4326632 epoch_slot_no: 6632 block_no: 4324469 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-21 10:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba85b6a76882768145ba98e3d01ea4a6a274785e0cef2788ded15c473ae7dbaBlock Operator
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