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 4333270 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4335256 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 4333093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-23 10:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ab852bcb06d95637b11b81f65f528c1768251afa37cc21db1a3066a6a1b34bBlock Operator
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