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 4332857 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4334843 epoch_slot_no: 14843 block_no: 4332680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-23 08:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85fefe5018aa1ef32f0dad93d478c20fb0678553749019ef6273b2d572a1d66aBlock Operator
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