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 4342768 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344811 epoch_slot_no: 3211 block_no: 4342591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1309 time: 2020-06-25 15:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3279d5cf47a4914fcccbdba445bca4ee459e63494ea033cbdb7c587fd2fe4301Block Operator
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