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 4343894 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4345937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4343717 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6056 time: 2020-06-25 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf684d6d332ca7f7f7a3cc9c7d32d3a688c36e9c4a1b03c6bdc5c618fcf00c04bBlock Operator
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