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 4331269 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4333255 epoch_slot_no: 13255 block_no: 4331092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1991 time: 2020-06-22 23:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91d9a42a4e66525a5affb7f0bd72f3eb934ff232dbe490e82cc95408807526aBlock Operator
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