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 4336780 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4338766 epoch_slot_no: 18766 block_no: 4336603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1898 time: 2020-06-24 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a5c8918b2ab9d6eefc549522cf5ed275f082806ef1bf24450c5d770fda0946dBlock Operator
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