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 4336639 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338625 epoch_slot_no: 18625 block_no: 4336462 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2321 time: 2020-06-24 05:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3faf070efa70cdd316bde6dc8c5a5ff53ca06e65d75cd78059fc272c7baf6ae1Block Operator
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