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 4338191 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4340177 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 4338014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7123 time: 2020-06-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799552772d22c0f4539d3d4e5848bd5034b6cc2c447dd85a27567c014842f254Block Operator
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