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 4341727 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4343770 epoch_slot_no: 2170 block_no: 4341550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-25 09:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dbe46c2592bb8d5630e104c73b0cef250b4e99444476dba1b42315474bc190bBlock Operator
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