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 4344024 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346067 epoch_slot_no: 4467 block_no: 4343847 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-25 22:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30ea476ac1db79248a05d84a17b974d4949911ff09733e19c2166c8adbd230a4Block Operator
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