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 4337861 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4339847 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 4337684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10531 time: 2020-06-24 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe84fe375497c58878dc56f935a4ac7257b445f1902da0046ebb0fad9a76a0ddfBlock Operator
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