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 4338562 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340548 epoch_slot_no: 20548 block_no: 4338385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4637 time: 2020-06-24 15:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa46baeb6ed7113a430cc71c74dc211f291c32261df2185813055df3374411bf1Block Operator
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