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 4326553 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4328539 epoch_slot_no: 8539 block_no: 4326376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2020-06-21 21:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb0a15c7b17cc958a59c101b7222405d4a058c0adcf6096b7e89720a636c2aeBlock Operator
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