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 4340480 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342468 epoch_slot_no: 868 block_no: 4340303 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-25 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fbfdd817c51eacfdc4df6187d36e81c0252cc6f105e2653e9c6f5d7bf75a9f7Block Operator
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