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 4339989 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4341977 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 4339812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7320 time: 2020-06-24 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x617c5d1b547f926036abb8ad20f6603f1160d1836c95399267abb4cf3dc84871Block Operator
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