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 4341629 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4343668 epoch_slot_no: 2068 block_no: 4341452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1573 time: 2020-06-25 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa50e29ad270c2748ce462c48fb1e11534031630eee277243454d3769431f9793Block Operator
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