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 4341983 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344026 epoch_slot_no: 2426 block_no: 4341806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1528 time: 2020-06-25 11:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a89d3c3e410110183496b81efbbf340a74c9b582e848a2ec6a32d3b3cd7d8dBlock Operator
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