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 4334238 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4336224 epoch_slot_no: 16224 block_no: 4334061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1679 time: 2020-06-23 15:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b489e57e887b13467d2c42f25b466fed3a54b0feb5fcc87823ba971d8acd62Block Operator
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