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 4342193 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344236 epoch_slot_no: 2636 block_no: 4342016 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-25 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a4877ab000dea3f86c4bb470a9f38c28a16eb11b8bde232af66217074b2d7a6Block Operator
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