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 4338642 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340628 epoch_slot_no: 20628 block_no: 4338465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3655 time: 2020-06-24 16:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92a381369466ed2971e62106fd6e3e73b4360ccbc34db5c56be88e47725ff55bBlock Operator
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