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 4335991 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4337977 epoch_slot_no: 17977 block_no: 4335814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2156 time: 2020-06-24 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ae17730f2061efd48dd1360e5a8e721c79e8dccda64a3da8b34d05bdaed6f9Block Operator
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