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 4332246 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4334232 epoch_slot_no: 14232 block_no: 4332069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-23 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4d8a9042bc2db7a6f16d884194b9c17ad27b44afdadaf8f5141be35c6910efBlock Operator
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