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 4344080 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346123 epoch_slot_no: 4523 block_no: 4343903 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2020-06-25 22:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3130a6d97f4b1319bc2343a7a157c3fed97003980c1118c6d0360afeff5f0ae4Block Operator
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