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 4340418 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342406 epoch_slot_no: 806 block_no: 4340241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1795 time: 2020-06-25 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e234082112e9b6873a828e47624fa2af13eebd58eedda9663fb0b9e52c4161Block Operator
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