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 4342473 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344516 epoch_slot_no: 2916 block_no: 4342296 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2020-06-25 13:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5482bcc32067ad50316c4c5879749a14bfaa90908a0ce1a7be0ff439eb31fe07Block Operator
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