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 4341518 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343538 epoch_slot_no: 1938 block_no: 4341341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1253 time: 2020-06-25 08:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8229687255e5fa622016d91343811ae3d1e94593a0c8dfaf8578e6b4327d54a0Block Operator
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