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 4342634 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4344677 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 4342457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4413 time: 2020-06-25 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x228df8860889199fd0dd3a4f162b38517b55c9c8c9b78f93e3622c6a5b380091Block Operator
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