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 4327457 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4329443 epoch_slot_no: 9443 block_no: 4327280 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1823 time: 2020-06-22 02:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62dcc30c55e92f7fb59a99a148d1f35190557683029f45e625bec4d77d0f3ceBlock Operator
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