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 4344695 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4346738 epoch_slot_no: 5138 block_no: 4344518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8525 time: 2020-06-26 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5480717881dec107a08ad12f90aa115d7dd3b293cf4e2da774a3439bd8a50ebaBlock Operator
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