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 4337826 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4339812 epoch_slot_no: 19812 block_no: 4337649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2686 time: 2020-06-24 11:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14eed255931453ee0c50a52b725ec6063886ede8dcdd3acfb38c3b4c1505ad6eBlock Operator
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