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 4335708 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4337694 epoch_slot_no: 17694 block_no: 4335531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3227 time: 2020-06-24 00:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68084fc0a04568baa719e91ed712ed0e7703684ec9e425d45216800655b85ac1Block Operator
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