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 4342883 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4344926 epoch_slot_no: 3326 block_no: 4342706 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5348 time: 2020-06-25 16:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752db3d3041578192f52a25eecdc5579179a607d46a2a6037dc719b66d1093e8Block Operator
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