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 4325178 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4327164 epoch_slot_no: 7164 block_no: 4325001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2010 time: 2020-06-21 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4da8de2a9727684d899a64360b416d614f233971d7cd20cd409d0d33a452869Block Operator
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