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 4327913 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4329899 epoch_slot_no: 9899 block_no: 4327736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1996 time: 2020-06-22 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ddfc03f45e92d969f9440d120776aefc2d4ea2cf33f95a147727cf8182824c3Block Operator
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