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 4333187 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4335173 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 4333010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2957 time: 2020-06-23 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6e9a1b92000b02db90259728d21a99364fddb01626018c9e474ef58e5c35f7Block Operator
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