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 4340816 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342804 epoch_slot_no: 1204 block_no: 4340639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1512 time: 2020-06-25 04:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef33f6b7224decfabbb89ec550140aa63584d8fb4f7b1adfaeb319a94aab4d8fBlock Operator
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