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 4344342 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346385 epoch_slot_no: 4785 block_no: 4344165 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3336 time: 2020-06-26 00:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3a3c36c06da5842457a398149e36fb7ab4e05d9eccc9ca52b10a31c2c9fad0aBlock Operator
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