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 4326671 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4328657 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 4326494 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11657 time: 2020-06-21 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32d74bcd1e072b48d98a198b2985d8a2373790d4b364f78553d9f97abfbfb2cBlock Operator
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