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 4336463 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4338449 epoch_slot_no: 18449 block_no: 4336286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2851 time: 2020-06-24 04:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47bdd56f9a53db6d8a0b407c30b67f25d9f36fbd883a6bcfd1ee9e9a7e3396bBlock Operator
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