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 4342454 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4344497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 4342277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5331 time: 2020-06-25 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d7ca4ea301959dc50e3538e0f0482e46afe92f76540a63a4a8c6f2d3f4b857eBlock Operator
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