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 4332971 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4334957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 4332794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6591 time: 2020-06-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc93fe0055881417eb3b791a7ff9466d7c8cb975242d53eefa5bf392b2ec6ed8cBlock Operator
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