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 4341143 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343131 epoch_slot_no: 1531 block_no: 4340966 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2046 time: 2020-06-25 06:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05cc2891d321d9d9cb897a8068cb1c7fd551e1f4fa2cd4e79c9436ac75c0beb5Block Operator
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