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 4326991 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4328977 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 4326814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8896 time: 2020-06-21 23:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d199c1ffa749d81c7e87458774eec528b488a5c144bffd5ee3bf6e758076adBlock Operator
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