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 4340049 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4342037 epoch_slot_no: 437 block_no: 4339872 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1823 time: 2020-06-25 00:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731b96ba5aa5eca6d8c691f78a0c0d3e1127f29e06f7c26ba0663e6d38136714Block Operator
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