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 4344530 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4346573 epoch_slot_no: 4973 block_no: 4344353 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7997 time: 2020-06-26 01:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa227ab16005e56cffedac54a49b5d876b3ef88aa59a37537eed1793e90504827Block Operator
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