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 4338626 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4340612 epoch_slot_no: 20612 block_no: 4338449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6647 time: 2020-06-24 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb94742458456daaad8d18ba561a4b1d2dff46db6c39dfca198167491b8a837a0Block Operator
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