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 4338185 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340171 epoch_slot_no: 20171 block_no: 4338008 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-24 13:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0524d9bdcb7d79a914c5bdf8d29bc8a64ecdbf1eaf8bbaf112e022f2410fdcBlock Operator
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