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 4333871 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4335857 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4333694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5864 time: 2020-06-23 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38fc39208dcd8dc891acbab27bc481453dd098c837a480b7cd536196458083c5Block Operator
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