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 4342047 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344090 epoch_slot_no: 2490 block_no: 4341870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2020-06-25 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73d4340a07a81724f6ea20a730f5af6eaa86e24733290ffe30594ec05c59b48Block Operator
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