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 4344700 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4346743 epoch_slot_no: 5143 block_no: 4344523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3065 time: 2020-06-26 02:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e8adf776e9e7fc20904279e84d2e9bdebb511d48c1931f4a43806cdbc7b5687Block Operator
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