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 4344306 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346349 epoch_slot_no: 4749 block_no: 4344129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-26 00:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c6ee262abcfaa0f416383b9c98bb3db063ef65d6ea1f26278f73d8c40f1ffdBlock Operator
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