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 4343563 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345606 epoch_slot_no: 4006 block_no: 4343386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1757 time: 2020-06-25 20:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7db036bbe4feab5c555275d9cea7e1edddd901b1ec785aa30d10a4a9623f24Block Operator
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