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 4331322 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4333308 epoch_slot_no: 13308 block_no: 4331145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-22 23:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff0b97f6cba76b357b71bb03f5b1c570b40e717f69be297576b263cc6b967d0fBlock Operator
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