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 4340583 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342571 epoch_slot_no: 971 block_no: 4340406 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-25 03:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb22d254b75d5eff605e93faa9940ff4f8c940fd0ec43b690b5a5508ea191d32Block Operator
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