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 4344434 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4346477 epoch_slot_no: 4877 block_no: 4344257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7019 time: 2020-06-26 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e860fc370dd4d620626452cf13a20b1b67a09938cbf4966a881a9d0f50f534Block Operator
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