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 4336499 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4338485 epoch_slot_no: 18485 block_no: 4336322 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2182 time: 2020-06-24 04:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884a461327dc4745f5e06dd1b39daf35495d3441b6358cc80510b7f774a91a9aBlock Operator
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