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 4340882 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342870 epoch_slot_no: 1270 block_no: 4340705 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-25 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24a055185c588c665c8b3d83581c1f6ac75a41a0c519118cef1eb0f077646e2Block Operator
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