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 4341994 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344037 epoch_slot_no: 2437 block_no: 4341817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2020-06-25 11:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x457bc7a3409d58ca21f21a6904b75a33e263ddb0d093e23be1dc440a1695176eBlock Operator
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