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 4340827 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342815 epoch_slot_no: 1215 block_no: 4340650 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3528 time: 2020-06-25 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ebee346fc1852bef5453e7503a47c218a445d2e54c5aec0a0ce5d68653afc68Block Operator
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