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 4336871 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4338857 epoch_slot_no: 18857 block_no: 4336694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3749 time: 2020-06-24 06:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44a53cffc6a78459065978aee1dfb0b9d07fde54c832a818caf78d1f25e9433Block Operator
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