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 4344794 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4346837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 4344617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7436 time: 2020-06-26 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e742cc4051246a410d2abd8437d0cf1f62cd75be4e51177217bb011db529d4dBlock Operator
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