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 4343512 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345555 epoch_slot_no: 3955 block_no: 4343335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-25 19:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc6236845d3acc4b46e46c5a9850d581ec04c87b69228edd780e98e342b8ffdBlock Operator
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