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 4340998 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4342986 epoch_slot_no: 1386 block_no: 4340821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2020-06-25 05:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91f38b004ade292ff3412f6db6b4eaaa2e90d5748fe7f2fb7f95b89328edbf2Block Operator
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