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 4341734 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4343777 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4341557 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5869 time: 2020-06-25 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1717d5d9770b685ebb9092a40650c3e1c7db45743ef59625a6618261e44afd3dBlock Operator
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