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 4325963 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4327949 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 4325786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-21 17:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a5bf5465e842b1e78237c31ee95bf7703f375d6c391d7a44c4792c3c75f1e4Block Operator
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