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 4344603 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4346646 epoch_slot_no: 5046 block_no: 4344426 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3175 time: 2020-06-26 01:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1533e0ddc1aa3007c7ee5ceb1fe6889eb33e68b429ae4323cb1475ace00e0681Block Operator
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