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 4341443 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4343451 epoch_slot_no: 1851 block_no: 4341266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2075 time: 2020-06-25 08:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fce94a272d0751845c9489736421904bce6ffb5cafe954a18a77194b31e57c1Block Operator
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