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 4339262 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341248 epoch_slot_no: 21248 block_no: 4339085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-24 19:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6554c6968daee3d6b1759f82fe7c1ac7e777667c947c40dc56111bf452b34da1Block Operator
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