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 4338574 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340560 epoch_slot_no: 20560 block_no: 4338397 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-06-24 15:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc8e3e6486b3d813f4b481a7e938296a3c00cf36efdfc4a24a2fcd7fe61cd376Block Operator
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