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 4326653 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4328639 epoch_slot_no: 8639 block_no: 4326476 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2288 time: 2020-06-21 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ffeabd5f068d9fe56c6f7b75e77764e1dbe7f6de6b57ccbc83df5257cc09735Block Operator
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