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 4339401 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341387 epoch_slot_no: 21387 block_no: 4339224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-24 20:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88edf641150bec910735651c6c3b5007ff7f2f6742d452f2c59a07cc50541febBlock Operator
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