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 4341608 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4343643 epoch_slot_no: 2043 block_no: 4341431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2020-06-25 09:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b8e103fe12f324dfc1d56cefe85351704c7a5a9f9a28907c0f99e758ccc9162Block Operator
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