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 4339500 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341486 epoch_slot_no: 21486 block_no: 4339323 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-06-24 21:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a1370dcebc42b99f6b59d299d8c7173e7c6251e61e1d1777f2fac94c2403597Block Operator
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