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 4340442 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342430 epoch_slot_no: 830 block_no: 4340265 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-25 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b90d7b632801632562cc69e67f83d3f2814123c82fa8accc704c9175c27e32aBlock Operator
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