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 4339987 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4341975 epoch_slot_no: 375 block_no: 4339810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2810 time: 2020-06-24 23:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782a1243d583684865f48504e6c5b98c6cae67edd6cf571184d2e91a3d912288Block Operator
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