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 4332696 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4334682 epoch_slot_no: 14682 block_no: 4332519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-23 07:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd431480c26c9dc8128d116f9684abdb53db1e2c2cb452a8203f8077a2dac640fBlock Operator
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