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 4344849 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4346892 epoch_slot_no: 5292 block_no: 4344672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2945 time: 2020-06-26 03:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c39213c2cc6d3eb522c52a94625be9bacf9ef7ab8368039f5f173c2f89dc32Block Operator
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