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 4332611 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4334597 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 4332434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5603 time: 2020-06-23 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9e80fbe1b0775ed16a56e68ddae6260cd22feef911eb28c24dd9128a4b7619Block Operator
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