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 4341670 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4343713 epoch_slot_no: 2113 block_no: 4341493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1483 time: 2020-06-25 09:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff689729365109af374e2a05d9a07bfa74c0f4f8ae80a6985d9dfce347a4d129Block Operator
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