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 4344595 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346638 epoch_slot_no: 5038 block_no: 4344418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1106 time: 2020-06-26 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb38324870e962abde4e986c57e0e18628a6f1cef26f7d60d3b0eb91f5bd84e0cBlock Operator
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