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 4326520 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4328506 epoch_slot_no: 8506 block_no: 4326343 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2026 time: 2020-06-21 21:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6a356b21f7aad8fc5b2a01fd017b12e3fbcd339bd8b949188cb2a0b79db6f3Block Operator
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