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 4334249 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4336235 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 4334072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3242 time: 2020-06-23 15:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a81262f344d248e075cc3d6d4131b025e05b3e7640c2f5fb316492b4ddc75c5Block Operator
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