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 4344211 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4346254 epoch_slot_no: 4654 block_no: 4344034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-25 23:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3673c8751675c0cfd3af05eb3e0f3f7e327b1a37beb99dfe69242fc0b8f81fBlock Operator
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