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 4339121 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4341107 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 4338944 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2071 time: 2020-06-24 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370e471044c7742f2d684629cee4c1fa204066bbd2f3908ec417dcd121dda07aBlock Operator
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