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 4338909 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4340895 epoch_slot_no: 20895 block_no: 4338732 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-24 17:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2af2f41950798eb15a8a713ebc7e30d7791041a221ea14d0e4c8ff0e741bfb48Block Operator
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