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 4340349 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4342337 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4340172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8949 time: 2020-06-25 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x292e059c6336fe34bf63d94b3a5c6359598d2c04bbf75680189b02c61dc42319Block Operator
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