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 4344231 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346274 epoch_slot_no: 4674 block_no: 4344054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-25 23:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c55314b1a6f391d7b4ff7cdf857c45f840495a3226b06919b211ea509e0747Block Operator
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