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 4337996 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4339982 epoch_slot_no: 19982 block_no: 4337819 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2255 time: 2020-06-24 12:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea7eb8bad046e7f809e2bae63cbf19eed79be31a4254d293cd344bf3fd527e0Block Operator
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