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 4342381 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344424 epoch_slot_no: 2824 block_no: 4342204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1827 time: 2020-06-25 13:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7a0658e9de0752a70b8c4d4bb85779f8771a22839282d405fda35c50306a9dBlock Operator
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