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 4328923 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4330909 epoch_slot_no: 10909 block_no: 4328746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2609 time: 2020-06-22 10:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86af87c8c93c5e683697d7a8dc6176f6b31f54f0c2f18ac72f0f653c82453ebeBlock Operator
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