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 4327876 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4329862 epoch_slot_no: 9862 block_no: 4327699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-22 04:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9342969f44f430c8a65259d59bf5e67400ee1d24b36ca95dd3aa241a384b53bbBlock Operator
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