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 4342765 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344808 epoch_slot_no: 3208 block_no: 4342588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1818 time: 2020-06-25 15:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ee16cdcc843270a77bfdd7842e9f132c01536e76b6a41424e5e4c115a66a8bBlock Operator
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