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 4338617 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4340603 epoch_slot_no: 20603 block_no: 4338440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1610 time: 2020-06-24 16:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f85418125afae7e1a0388f1ef996d524dcabd1dfcee629e1768fe704cee5e55Block Operator
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