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 4336418 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4338404 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 4336241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2153 time: 2020-06-24 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411db319defb072b64cd32e199ec31f90eea2b769cc2d306b8ec2890ef2ccc2bBlock Operator
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