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 4328502 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4330488 epoch_slot_no: 10488 block_no: 4328325 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1975 time: 2020-06-22 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834f2e9de4e76d576cfbc4669b0997232da2068a21b5449e07872f0d0a9c54a0Block Operator
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