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 4340870 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342858 epoch_slot_no: 1258 block_no: 4340693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3532 time: 2020-06-25 04:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bfff395940823ba609daaa30e6af337564fdcf53b64754569d7a28383f4936eBlock Operator
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