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 4344046 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346089 epoch_slot_no: 4489 block_no: 4343869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-06-25 22:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4626d1553e5a442a45c7187393da6b34454eab6f9ebbd892196b6d149fbc66c0Block Operator
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