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 4337037 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4339023 epoch_slot_no: 19023 block_no: 4336860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1643 time: 2020-06-24 07:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984484cd93771f928f271ccd49eff562d0897ea8fb9dd275b9d90494ae4c2ea9Block Operator
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