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 4326804 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4328790 epoch_slot_no: 8790 block_no: 4326627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1899 time: 2020-06-21 22:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cf2de5c62837ecb62ef5fb4c5641a30a331c48ba76f7a7373c3ad96a12aefaBlock Operator
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