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 4343485 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345528 epoch_slot_no: 3928 block_no: 4343308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-25 19:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb99319b1fb2e40aba17e6ca3b8383c0f069b9062f3b2c66b513c2d5435e210Block Operator
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