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 4332753 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4334739 epoch_slot_no: 14739 block_no: 4332576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2682 time: 2020-06-23 07:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c32c3528e950ecd3f97f1852f181259cd2239e1dcf3142ef9b0786aa1bae7deBlock Operator
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