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 4344067 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346110 epoch_slot_no: 4510 block_no: 4343890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-25 22:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdfe4693550121fe3df8e6183caab0360717e0cced5cf788a989c4a959e80a20Block Operator
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