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 4341295 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343283 epoch_slot_no: 1683 block_no: 4341118 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1320 time: 2020-06-25 07:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8effb164451b494687ba1f9f7bbfeacf42022f5429986b5bc7bad83b6c13ea88Block Operator
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