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 4340778 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342766 epoch_slot_no: 1166 block_no: 4340601 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1290 time: 2020-06-25 04:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9d0f96b079db3a337cb0b2a87b0020b59584ed0d8f99f1f500c8a999b58b84Block Operator
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