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 4337517 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4339503 epoch_slot_no: 19503 block_no: 4337340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3478 time: 2020-06-24 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cfb7987cbab650c39b3e8afa5ee841c1b8cb888025a613ea505658207008d83Block Operator
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