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 4338111 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340097 epoch_slot_no: 20097 block_no: 4337934 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-24 13:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8fc79d5f2c76370ef95b708e128b3160a376a2826206b78ad6e83576b8cd02Block Operator
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