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 4342695 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344738 epoch_slot_no: 3138 block_no: 4342518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7893 time: 2020-06-25 15:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa603f1b0cac39bf2a36cfb47e280b84933d9fe6fd310d82e003637c8403f351cBlock Operator
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