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 4334345 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4336331 epoch_slot_no: 16331 block_no: 4334168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3583 time: 2020-06-23 16:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14d25ce8b35b7c2ae8c8d47030b64c3edb8223dce54a5f3d475cc60a39a4c0cfBlock Operator
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