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 4338551 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4340537 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 4338374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11629 time: 2020-06-24 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb305560a9dabbccb515e487ae1686b447f68329ee6291a08f99ad516a7d0db6bBlock Operator
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