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 4331630 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4333616 epoch_slot_no: 13616 block_no: 4331453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2304 time: 2020-06-23 01:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2e8d6438bd836dafdf2d6785bbb9d378c1a3ceada5823905404ee45721b546cBlock Operator
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