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 4342274 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4344317 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 4342097 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6963 time: 2020-06-25 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bac1e5c2e8a8c10bfa23df87706681cab03c5d8740283b49d76dc8fb9df2ff8Block Operator
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