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 4340563 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342551 epoch_slot_no: 951 block_no: 4340386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2612 time: 2020-06-25 03:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e101adceaeab61cbcd72a266c81fb951ab5ceb31ef35f3f31c6883c7e7ef6b3Block Operator
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