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 4325271 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4327257 epoch_slot_no: 7257 block_no: 4325094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-21 14:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x521de261928b8d7e6ae7ab092ed27de1a1821a8176dd18160f61b90902f210a8Block Operator
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