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 4344288 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346331 epoch_slot_no: 4731 block_no: 4344111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2122 time: 2020-06-26 00:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa46e362f9a88034ea164c1e9ee7c63e8fa238a1a2418d5bc7a79baee2e0a28e6Block Operator
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