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 4325259 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4327245 epoch_slot_no: 7245 block_no: 4325082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2839 time: 2020-06-21 13:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d1b5a99102f24d9cff8b5dbb660059a80e661c7e9cbc0d4aef0fd801a10c04bBlock Operator
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