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 4336574 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4338560 epoch_slot_no: 18560 block_no: 4336397 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3309 time: 2020-06-24 04:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dcabce7df51efe22da8c6bbe729a45c8906950deff3a4830065624e7e21fa7eBlock Operator
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