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 4344486 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346529 epoch_slot_no: 4929 block_no: 4344309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1171 time: 2020-06-26 01:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2d6421dd14f463a08bb914408bf0a6812e29d54da931983ee90f6773ab8c9bBlock Operator
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