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 4334040 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4336026 epoch_slot_no: 16026 block_no: 4333863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2678 time: 2020-06-23 14:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad53726608682becd43d1cc90b7330a5ad7f1f9e4ce5856a8d4fd1939b08602fBlock Operator
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