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 4344576 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346619 epoch_slot_no: 5019 block_no: 4344399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-06-26 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45fad6d020e0ffc4dde17d6bfdc5cdf6a9ab3873e626f49cdd3af9f5bded7f70Block Operator
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