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 4340962 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4342950 epoch_slot_no: 1350 block_no: 4340785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1475 time: 2020-06-25 05:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26e21ecd50ece7944b484a2cac15a1378fd62b6132b1d1297cd762207d1cdb0fBlock Operator
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