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 4341249 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4343237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 4341072 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7322 time: 2020-06-25 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf47e6bde9d16f0cddf973e10bc0cc69c972957af2bf2aee6772949fd8e0001Block Operator
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