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 4344858 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4346901 epoch_slot_no: 5301 block_no: 4344681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3929 time: 2020-06-26 03:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446f29857223e0316aaa3cfd098c755dd04a81a87c0370364f80234e51719ecaBlock Operator
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