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 4341974 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344017 epoch_slot_no: 2417 block_no: 4341797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1160 time: 2020-06-25 11:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1fc449f520f459272863792cc4746ae1c3541f553810d56f60705c259684275Block Operator
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