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 4342871 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4344914 epoch_slot_no: 3314 block_no: 4342694 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1479 time: 2020-06-25 16:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b7ee5a6939d04a9079c6746085cf6a6a0d2b11fdc18b885558322f5bf388600Block Operator
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