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 4342192 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344235 epoch_slot_no: 2635 block_no: 4342015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2165 time: 2020-06-25 12:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b547725ed091fc95a79cb23a542d0baa10a4fa6e5f924f5476ce6687fd04baaBlock Operator
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