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 4342608 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344651 epoch_slot_no: 3051 block_no: 4342431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-25 14:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f3a9373a56adfab18dd187495bc0db2d48b921e41d49b3e95b7b52b0d45c5bBlock Operator
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