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 4344114 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346157 epoch_slot_no: 4557 block_no: 4343937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2024 time: 2020-06-25 23:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3647574570938ad2afcc9a93e6a17fc6caf641076ed6985333f4d8034ec134d3Block Operator
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