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 4327540 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4329526 epoch_slot_no: 9526 block_no: 4327363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2606 time: 2020-06-22 02:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29b6983c4250acd51665686076c51f97295a42e87c8cb531907892bd528b35aBlock Operator
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