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 4340551 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342539 epoch_slot_no: 939 block_no: 4340374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2020-06-25 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa774ccb07fd1d556f053f017aa8f3d7655f04d1d4f9eebc9efa3d9a66e275358Block Operator
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