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 4342094 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4344137 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 4341917 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8378 time: 2020-06-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb2e4033d1fd0707379f5b7db5cfdb72f0bffd972378092905fa5cae837834d1Block Operator
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