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 4336252 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338238 epoch_slot_no: 18238 block_no: 4336075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2237 time: 2020-06-24 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6264533cca32d5251c51aa7be98df6c98a61150d488e5af2792ef0ebb10e7b14Block Operator
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