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 4333216 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4335202 epoch_slot_no: 15202 block_no: 4333039 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-23 10:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca36d5cfcc79855660740fe5f3b0d1490a7c49d7bd353421a3b8c1ba33193c4eBlock Operator
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