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 4344251 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4346294 epoch_slot_no: 4694 block_no: 4344074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2302 time: 2020-06-25 23:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2dc76ba77e8398c8fcf9e8fe1309822980a76d3dbd31a8083ce9b854bb3db7Block Operator
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