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 4333155 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4335141 epoch_slot_no: 15141 block_no: 4332978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2448 time: 2020-06-23 09:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134e3f11668ed4ae22a599c00ef4052b46302bc6b36b4de06a59786e511ba05aBlock Operator
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