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 4337456 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4339442 epoch_slot_no: 19442 block_no: 4337279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2115 time: 2020-06-24 09:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde033359ae9b45acc5cd20bf0a963554c8a089ee2808623f1b71a4df1eed379cBlock Operator
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