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 4344607 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346650 epoch_slot_no: 5050 block_no: 4344430 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-26 01:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec23d49bd520a5966aef621c5241d3fbd857fce1c9cb9daf1bb0e390f0ed4861Block Operator
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