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 4342084 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4344127 epoch_slot_no: 2527 block_no: 4341907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2020-06-25 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ebb8e57e9ea07f182c0a0f161735391a12840e4d77b5cd4e0ce6e16590c877Block Operator
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