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 4328471 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4330457 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 4328294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6008 time: 2020-06-22 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd555ca05eab05d5da57f5cd2282db65068bd5d767c9b9792bb3aa574716a68a4Block Operator
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