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 4343487 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4345530 epoch_slot_no: 3930 block_no: 4343310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5348 time: 2020-06-25 19:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd104fcf2d2d9ac524dcc672c22054a54ea2940112ecccc4e199b0cb0b40d4982Block Operator
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