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 4340950 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4342938 epoch_slot_no: 1338 block_no: 4340773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2000 time: 2020-06-25 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a84f743b4b19c63114a75937b0ab71d27b80c8fa8303a1827981091e5199801Block Operator
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