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 4338911 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4340897 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 4338734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5133 time: 2020-06-24 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9acef7c6b50069765550e80109eac00c9f808a9b9bff79beacc5c13ec52468dbBlock Operator
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