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 4343134 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4345177 epoch_slot_no: 3577 block_no: 4342957 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1882 time: 2020-06-25 17:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28042bd919d39c5f3d8d607f67691d83065076d8d8de460b9dd6eeecc4fa91a7Block Operator
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