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 4332603 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4334589 epoch_slot_no: 14589 block_no: 4332426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1950 time: 2020-06-23 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x856ca24b69ce00c04821630fe4f5daa90f1463fb6eae7c7a9f61ae53c452cdf4Block Operator
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