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 4343665 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345708 epoch_slot_no: 4108 block_no: 4343488 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-25 20:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe9e09363062f989eb10e1e1482c86a6460cfd1a14971b66f47e219eb29ea60Block Operator
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