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 4344052 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4346095 epoch_slot_no: 4495 block_no: 4343875 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1861 time: 2020-06-25 22:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f60cd90e3b81e0849c4c5556c147615a65b7d9f4ce7f7b31bad88bd96931ffBlock Operator
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