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 4339271 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4341257 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 4339094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5320 time: 2020-06-24 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0cf9eb958b44cb90092cbdbfd6dc6741bce4db242f0500e9d45160b5ebb381Block Operator
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