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 4340857 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342845 epoch_slot_no: 1245 block_no: 4340680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1908 time: 2020-06-25 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03679e52e144120b32666b15f33ac04cb3bd6680866b0bed6e4981b480059aeaBlock Operator
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