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 4338451 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340437 epoch_slot_no: 20437 block_no: 4338274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-24 15:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cba3cb365c8f6227d81b5d413b80ada598791cc91e782708df7be39aaadb929Block Operator
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