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 4344514 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4346557 epoch_slot_no: 4957 block_no: 4344337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2202 time: 2020-06-26 01:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c57fb09f90fe24cddd77e4a292d69ee80a4b567e81d815e2f817c712662b1e4Block Operator
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