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 4334635 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4336621 epoch_slot_no: 16621 block_no: 4334458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3154 time: 2020-06-23 18:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8481c90cce0b06d4c2781206ef7dc7210d5ba0749909bcae1cf4aee1b381b4f2Block Operator
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