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 4342182 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344225 epoch_slot_no: 2625 block_no: 4342005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1418 time: 2020-06-25 12:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b66a493232172c084a2b1b9c47a61096694878a18cb51412a7409614434933eBlock Operator
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