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 4340850 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342838 epoch_slot_no: 1238 block_no: 4340673 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1102 time: 2020-06-25 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594c2530f1adf25a65899fd2f07e1e6d483f291e276a0c5c7ca2fee2df0cb547Block Operator
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