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 4339758 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341746 epoch_slot_no: 146 block_no: 4339581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2679 time: 2020-06-24 22:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaff0f6003a3771346d6d95189747e0c539f7047a4cd86968220e4b39a2e3ff07Block Operator
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