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 4339963 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4341951 epoch_slot_no: 351 block_no: 4339786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9496 time: 2020-06-24 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e911d92cc567de41f6375c9ae53a8f0c38af7e53cd65e57e5a4faa4c623cbcaBlock Operator
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