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 4331708 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4333694 epoch_slot_no: 13694 block_no: 4331531 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2253 time: 2020-06-23 01:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d83117140dddeb974774ed9d6f5d28a73a88b5b53f86e92ef31cd03af87ac4bBlock Operator
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