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 4338425 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340411 epoch_slot_no: 20411 block_no: 4338248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1586 time: 2020-06-24 15:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c080749f29086c0ea15c74a124e1d9e8811e1197546df7ef3fcb2057ffac13Block Operator
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