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 4343727 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4345770 epoch_slot_no: 4170 block_no: 4343550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1874 time: 2020-06-25 20:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3413987c698122c6dae0fe0cda1d932c6a7c7ab57aa47e578725db0432274a4aBlock Operator
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