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 4341815 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4343858 epoch_slot_no: 2258 block_no: 4341638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1505 time: 2020-06-25 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd646249e076cf26203250cc19d2a83a5cd2ea72a12036ad0c72b93b5edb99e8Block Operator
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