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 4344000 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346043 epoch_slot_no: 4443 block_no: 4343823 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1878 time: 2020-06-25 22:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce4384d46b231ac3f83576cf02a86d1cd6cba9d29d2f06504efaabf94562c94Block Operator
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