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 4325300 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4327286 epoch_slot_no: 7286 block_no: 4325123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2357 time: 2020-06-21 14:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964e86eef3e7ef6f3247c7c7edd71b69b62265e8b444f13ed0f463b6d0c70f2eBlock Operator
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