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 4344143 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346186 epoch_slot_no: 4586 block_no: 4343966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2994 time: 2020-06-25 23:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c48ef8e1e0355017486fae760327a269f354c695ea9fc2e757936ecd7d13d3Block Operator
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