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 4340291 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342279 epoch_slot_no: 679 block_no: 4340114 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-25 01:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1ff3a79df85ff9752725c877a43e7411eb2f4c967dabba758c77df49142a535Block Operator
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