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 4340506 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342494 epoch_slot_no: 894 block_no: 4340329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-25 02:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x034b7f9526bd22af5f88ed14720614ea3022d70f341225d4e6878df7f3eb1654Block Operator
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