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 4334987 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4336973 epoch_slot_no: 16973 block_no: 4334810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1631 time: 2020-06-23 20:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c3f5565fa3c0cacfbb4fe31b5908df01eca06502f409d8d60de08386054083Block Operator
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