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 4342880 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4344923 epoch_slot_no: 3323 block_no: 4342703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-25 16:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ace57b0f5ee88ecbd1c71c552fc17f81549979631443efedb6232b6dce9cf40Block Operator
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