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 4336926 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4338912 epoch_slot_no: 18912 block_no: 4336749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-06-24 06:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471e901476e344c1a1f956e8bdc32563d7f6237f2c7663ef89db234e210c6ebfBlock Operator
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