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 4343210 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345253 epoch_slot_no: 3653 block_no: 4343033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-25 18:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5371f11e9f24b6172ef0f9d21689b765ce073673b48b441856bc7134810b34cfBlock Operator
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