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 4338371 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4340357 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 4338194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8310 time: 2020-06-24 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69786f9af11014ebdfe9a0ff3ce2f2b3ff1bdc20f4edb50133a8d85535d2279bBlock Operator
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