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 4329574 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4331560 epoch_slot_no: 11560 block_no: 4329397 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1984 time: 2020-06-22 13:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63efdd69ef46d8aee6f95aa8f8bd1bb720bb934e7a72ca9d97429956458ef9ddBlock Operator
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