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 4340926 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4342914 epoch_slot_no: 1314 block_no: 4340749 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2308 time: 2020-06-25 05:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0ddd87b7a65a6924e4108adb324b49c836b469130b6be8d6984aa331eba2a8Block Operator
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