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 4341973 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344016 epoch_slot_no: 2416 block_no: 4341796 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-25 11:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0914376a7161e09014f202e7ee448dd8841f88648d4c824970d4c063691f49Block Operator
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