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 4331177 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4333163 epoch_slot_no: 13163 block_no: 4331000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5453 time: 2020-06-22 22:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8338262233f5ded6aaca2113c0011beb845adddcad7cd88cb5d2ae13fe7d6c1aBlock Operator
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