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 4338546 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4340532 epoch_slot_no: 20532 block_no: 4338369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4344 time: 2020-06-24 15:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ad07265abddaa3590088ac689742bd1bf547a84d0b83016a515762dcba9f6aBlock Operator
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