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 4326782 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4328768 epoch_slot_no: 8768 block_no: 4326605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1853 time: 2020-06-21 22:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184187d5e81c69786f1b44cb092024db0e1d6af94c980a74dde05606bfb9991aBlock Operator
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