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 4335718 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4337704 epoch_slot_no: 17704 block_no: 4335541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-24 00:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57756d76633f86f1bb27b113f3c0e5334f1622488e6babd8ab9f1b5b3db1a25eBlock Operator
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