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 4336157 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4338143 epoch_slot_no: 18143 block_no: 4335980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8862 time: 2020-06-24 02:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9f99a89f8ceba6bd390e99a90e870a07b4a74f2206cea8dab13f82a43ef0f9Block Operator
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