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 4332485 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4334471 epoch_slot_no: 14471 block_no: 4332308 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-23 06:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b24ba9c5c0089154c7c35a65f77ec4c255436f548581c1dbffb8453bfc67b8bBlock Operator
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