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 4335521 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4337507 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 4335344 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3373 time: 2020-06-23 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba7f76c5992397a0289d201822460f8bfdcd3f40859c18c7b3461335fb1b0f1Block Operator
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