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 4329984 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4331970 epoch_slot_no: 11970 block_no: 4329807 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2590 time: 2020-06-22 16:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19016cf291de534f70f86728ccd38f02a187ab0e2f839306f48173347bb9917fBlock Operator
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