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 4342851 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344894 epoch_slot_no: 3294 block_no: 4342674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1603 time: 2020-06-25 16:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c2e2923bb17e9ef668875cd1ebf7d6a1c042eef39d252849333b7138cf5211Block Operator
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