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 4332942 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4334928 epoch_slot_no: 14928 block_no: 4332765 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3480 time: 2020-06-23 08:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880bd4dd5ac972ee450b8b91b594f203484c7d15c933c0519f4e765bd46f4007Block Operator
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