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 4336308 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4338294 epoch_slot_no: 18294 block_no: 4336131 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3158 time: 2020-06-24 03:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df88177494996db7d8c22dc88ec76f0696e499c2264b9e40b557fc38d969196Block Operator
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