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 4344370 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346413 epoch_slot_no: 4813 block_no: 4344193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2551 time: 2020-06-26 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e4935c2bb00114ca69f34ce3e6dd5eb47f1662da68279dca0dbb6ef01f49947Block Operator
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