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 4339354 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341340 epoch_slot_no: 21340 block_no: 4339177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2020-06-24 20:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee346bab7ec00610ba8c6a98aa2ef7ab0477c5ef536866a1e3a2969f7c9757aBlock Operator
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