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 4336056 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338042 epoch_slot_no: 18042 block_no: 4335879 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1171 time: 2020-06-24 01:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de6f3231972d3451cc393bf503cf0b0f69a6a660ec3dfdd362d077456ed96d1Block Operator
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