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 4344257 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346300 epoch_slot_no: 4700 block_no: 4344080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2805 time: 2020-06-25 23:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1964fa007a46c113408dbf10f95fa5d97dce1f121c61e97f777591ed2930027aBlock Operator
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