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 4338177 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340163 epoch_slot_no: 20163 block_no: 4338000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3262 time: 2020-06-24 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74cb1065f74a32d3758a81d0e3329e0215038ce64c394383b054f925c75ad14Block Operator
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