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 4327508 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4329494 epoch_slot_no: 9494 block_no: 4327331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1778 time: 2020-06-22 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c92f38cc0523197c389ca0bf8f74d08e92857f707b0428b5aee24bd07e36ccfBlock Operator
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