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 4340604 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342592 epoch_slot_no: 992 block_no: 4340427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-25 03:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957faaa8568d4f1751213afb431c7fbdf6d97898eaa4e78f09d02957ff53d5faBlock Operator
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