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 4338310 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340296 epoch_slot_no: 20296 block_no: 4338133 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2155 time: 2020-06-24 14:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1690b01310ac41b5e527fa64d2b23a1f24b97ff035be89d20ed8b011c24ab4dBlock Operator
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