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 4328651 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4330637 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4328474 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11074 time: 2020-06-22 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce9f20e9c3d41d6bd19e4b6ca67fbb0ce939fdb5b1e7ecaa9d8e0165a79c383Block Operator
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