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 4340656 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342644 epoch_slot_no: 1044 block_no: 4340479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1393 time: 2020-06-25 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49887258c1bfe8371216ba2c6439cc9505c6ddffc6a0a25556d3ae3f2f8393cbBlock Operator
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