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 4330451 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4332437 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 4330274 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8349 time: 2020-06-22 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26771cec4a1c8d2d37974b5b89a63dc078feba11458e4d147e92c2cb07a7d05fBlock Operator
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