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 4327173 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4329159 epoch_slot_no: 9159 block_no: 4326996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1499 time: 2020-06-22 00:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5053d489a23692a8d60f3497b1fcf30bf3b50b5077a1e6847bf16b5df5170fabBlock Operator
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