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 4331046 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4333032 epoch_slot_no: 13032 block_no: 4330869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-06-22 22:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324f63d431074a9aeb6808861a1758bb87d510b2e29d9c5a28eb9753794ef231Block Operator
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