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 4330721 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4332707 epoch_slot_no: 12707 block_no: 4330544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2604 time: 2020-06-22 20:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31ade943c3029eb31b7f73d3e0bd85c3ad13937d7f5eaa0e6300db592704ffbeBlock Operator
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