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 4336557 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4338543 epoch_slot_no: 18543 block_no: 4336380 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2599 time: 2020-06-24 04:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5065ff80c73968a3e524723012d95dff004862829fbce3ade5d350c505720d7Block Operator
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