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 4333278 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4335264 epoch_slot_no: 15264 block_no: 4333101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3455 time: 2020-06-23 10:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631a1f2b578619ea83e8b714af778a37a5620b8ccd06d931c3044a39542b55fcBlock Operator
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