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 4345001 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347044 epoch_slot_no: 5444 block_no: 4344824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1450 time: 2020-06-26 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7857357ba370f8ed924b75648f2bbcbd0a2be68f7e968c35cf82dba6ef82a21bBlock Operator
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