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 4341072 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4343060 epoch_slot_no: 1460 block_no: 4340895 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1200 time: 2020-06-25 05:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29c296d7c4ed0fa6003f7c48cced12c92a43c5943a5d6e15e81c083b413ee18dBlock Operator
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