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 4340275 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342263 epoch_slot_no: 663 block_no: 4340098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3681 time: 2020-06-25 01:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f16df61a4f67c6f0cbaf59d016f6875f7d21c887af93092ad6e332f9613807Block Operator
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