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 4335248 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4337234 epoch_slot_no: 17234 block_no: 4335071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-06-23 21:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f31aa62e8181b79de3671783f17158c39b5bc26d42f8e54c22fb4a6f73fcdaBlock Operator
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