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 4338547 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340533 epoch_slot_no: 20533 block_no: 4338370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-06-24 15:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc952b3e1b0b1ca6c22066168e50335b2bbe4c51da2fa2cb970c285012ab405a5Block Operator
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