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 4338463 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340449 epoch_slot_no: 20449 block_no: 4338286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-24 15:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x141de23f07c73b293b405b7a19e3f1f362e6dc2fc061b598abe825afd294ec90Block Operator
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