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 4338731 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4340717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 4338554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12341 time: 2020-06-24 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac0eeba8f018a772f362b449e978578e7e40cd2f13a2d0b709bbd8a5dfa1ce76Block Operator
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