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 4334361 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4336347 epoch_slot_no: 16347 block_no: 4334184 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3221 time: 2020-06-23 16:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b85511af0c096aa6ce5d2f27cfa2d9c751c8d5e95c07fb67357bb1216c003cdBlock Operator
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