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 4339659 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4341647 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 4339482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3049 time: 2020-06-24 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd369a16c74ac9342cb6f43a76196ce7395ef2c14a90dad3f12d43e22e14662Block Operator
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