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 4343279 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345322 epoch_slot_no: 3722 block_no: 4343102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2120 time: 2020-06-25 18:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8d46ee75892210cfef84a9973a462284a59c47c56b1e250c1ad18a62f76109Block Operator
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