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 4341402 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4343403 epoch_slot_no: 1803 block_no: 4341225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1935 time: 2020-06-25 07:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636d855b428f1727fd968ef9e34ec2e2e9a43ce346ffccf61ee40f09bb4c6f54Block Operator
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