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 4335793 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4337779 epoch_slot_no: 17779 block_no: 4335616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4748 time: 2020-06-24 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74117660825bddeb22d8829e5c3068dedd0f4b827ca5892882e14cb0614cbbdcBlock Operator
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