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 4344376 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346419 epoch_slot_no: 4819 block_no: 4344199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-26 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fe522e4e77b4d472b79bc0872ccf79e4b839aaeda14911d4bf466e076b29c7Block Operator
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