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 4343439 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345482 epoch_slot_no: 3882 block_no: 4343262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2342 time: 2020-06-25 19:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78255d6089a9775cb01c9876bf985c0e9a47e19b31076a7332e7a441cffeb1a9Block Operator
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