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 4342603 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4344646 epoch_slot_no: 3046 block_no: 4342426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-06-25 14:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584a509b485ffd948331ef0057f4cc7da9d078d513a830bbb36e70c1f587d1afBlock Operator
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