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 4341444 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4343452 epoch_slot_no: 1852 block_no: 4341267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2489 time: 2020-06-25 08:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9686710a45c4eef4e9ece80a1f374ae19ce15fe7abb0a7eecba692b295dd1c29Block Operator
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