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 4344366 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4346409 epoch_slot_no: 4809 block_no: 4344189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3245 time: 2020-06-26 00:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7df8de697795da298431c3535904f71c08b8054582bd97168b3b509c501b0b7Block Operator
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