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 4338696 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4340682 epoch_slot_no: 20682 block_no: 4338519 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-24 16:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9137500e2576ddfcc8f5c1c8eff800e05f459c8b97e01cf5b3b9a9488701602Block Operator
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