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 4324986 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4326972 epoch_slot_no: 6972 block_no: 4324809 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2986 time: 2020-06-21 12:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec3cb03b8367f3a235ef9070ad328405b5789bb3fe159c6488e1ed287f382adBlock Operator
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