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 4342159 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344202 epoch_slot_no: 2602 block_no: 4341982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4948 time: 2020-06-25 12:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07781249070dc4dd7140144067eb5b239dfebe29d8fb71b3039ee6c7a3e8ee43Block Operator
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