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 4341268 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343256 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 4341091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1257 time: 2020-06-25 06:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9eef37e577a9795852d42c4c20346bcd66fe610b6df4687db83ebbd0aa11d7Block Operator
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