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 4329259 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4331245 epoch_slot_no: 11245 block_no: 4329082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2020-06-22 12:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ba49951f4eac56f785a99cea04ffc6fe147e0d4b2cc7c1eea6586f26f32c5fBlock Operator
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