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 4336857 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4338843 epoch_slot_no: 18843 block_no: 4336680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2844 time: 2020-06-24 06:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1a2fa859d663af9201f9b829fe2f417208206850bb121fe2cb3e688ae0c3c8aBlock Operator
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