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 4343050 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345093 epoch_slot_no: 3493 block_no: 4342873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-06-25 17:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x133f18e7f268fbfec73cab490dcf46043b9dddb9c346b0d32ef64c016f445fbdBlock Operator
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