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 4336227 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338213 epoch_slot_no: 18213 block_no: 4336050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-06-24 02:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834c6b2d2725fec2cff833386522b6e6e5e6c1f242b1ecd9bea7d179c1f4c74dBlock Operator
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