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 4337854 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4339840 epoch_slot_no: 19840 block_no: 4337677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2020-06-24 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08f9401050ad2751e38590641032c5803c50feaea408e9604301acb5c35d457cBlock Operator
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