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 4340399 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342387 epoch_slot_no: 787 block_no: 4340222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-25 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ea28df798aa5b059a9c0c6640919051dcb3b7a3b3f1a2ef772177381960d84Block Operator
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