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 4325570 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4327556 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 4325393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2402 time: 2020-06-21 15:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f07e0de9bd3b476427d5eaff79cffe6898380d27f4ff0a6321b8b6aa92115daBlock Operator
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