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 4331290 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4333276 epoch_slot_no: 13276 block_no: 4331113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-22 23:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74bbb98988a2f90cb2c501aca39f5e7ed4f1f010d7394b2fa6d618ee17782cfBlock Operator
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