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 4340559 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4342547 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 4340382 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3142 time: 2020-06-25 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308705fdf2e1e822d97ed5b768acb079f80aac600ec5d15cbb95166dc34a5156Block Operator
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