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 4335562 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4337548 epoch_slot_no: 17548 block_no: 4335385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1812 time: 2020-06-23 23:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec25d44578a4cbb28f05335a5d0950c0f228db9b64bd973bc11b67c4531df2cBlock Operator
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