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 4341544 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343568 epoch_slot_no: 1968 block_no: 4341367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-25 08:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e9b91fa68b95a425af9c65ca199f8a22d9b12692aa5321f869913d1c81b3270Block Operator
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