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 4342087 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344130 epoch_slot_no: 2530 block_no: 4341910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1486 time: 2020-06-25 11:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e8d9112d871dc31f66b1c43206fb1c952c23a6cf72caf02212f374fd641b28Block Operator
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