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 4339899 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4341887 epoch_slot_no: 287 block_no: 4339722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1754 time: 2020-06-24 23:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2e773e3804f152a3f6c6d7104ab528c207461c83ea0dca9daf8919ee70a2a0Block Operator
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