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 4328317 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4330303 epoch_slot_no: 10303 block_no: 4328140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-22 06:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf44e6c58225590c7dfe6677e2d7a366431852795b3883bd849e2345b53b89ea8Block Operator
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