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 4340007 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4341995 epoch_slot_no: 395 block_no: 4339830 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3127 time: 2020-06-24 23:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3cdd7486e09531dd2d5e0de245fa6d3f71a679c7a8fb2505d38a9ee5df66b2fBlock Operator
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