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 4338495 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340481 epoch_slot_no: 20481 block_no: 4338318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1106 time: 2020-06-24 15:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb4b9e5ab512ed660fce916c9a3c2474c27c2f33c53adc6685a5d4192a405a9Block Operator
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