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 4344074 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4346117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 4343897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4513 time: 2020-06-25 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9659e2177d834c186e57809f4957716bc1342aef49bfc31a5d170d5bc2ff861aBlock Operator
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