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 4343071 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4345114 epoch_slot_no: 3514 block_no: 4342894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2719 time: 2020-06-25 17:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b56eea620510e6cc1624ef43d20d002005c0f7f244dcd0ec7e65c7e37d73fcBlock Operator
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