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 4343586 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345629 epoch_slot_no: 4029 block_no: 4343409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-06-25 20:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x763b1b0e1b59323e3ee6a9d9c9d3d08b5a8058bdfeda34a5f93d70b9a03a7402Block Operator
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