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 4336716 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338702 epoch_slot_no: 18702 block_no: 4336539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 952 time: 2020-06-24 05:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614d48c96a96fd93a6ba1cd2d559b54941b8bf7e78665abdd3bd7e613859f7fdBlock Operator
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