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 4340560 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342548 epoch_slot_no: 948 block_no: 4340383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2126 time: 2020-06-25 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f3a083fbf6b1310d4c2e5fb2f160c46c28f72a02f533497900906537aa76d5bBlock Operator
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