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 4341231 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4343219 epoch_slot_no: 1619 block_no: 4341054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5996 time: 2020-06-25 06:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ea86f5234d7fd8ffe5a00993d13b5885b6ea6d3a48d639deaa21b8cb17a2daBlock Operator
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