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 4334234 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4336220 epoch_slot_no: 16220 block_no: 4334057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2467 time: 2020-06-23 15:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4d22f942e625fbfe5142852d173b5cac66facd7dfab79c9020831c4dc2522eBlock Operator
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