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 4326382 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4328368 epoch_slot_no: 8368 block_no: 4326205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-21 20:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160800c5e76054c1707dc671c76cb83df764f9c714e1f90d8baca67f8a82e20dBlock Operator
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