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 4345081 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347124 epoch_slot_no: 5524 block_no: 4344904 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1466 time: 2020-06-26 04:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5322165dc3b7f54a3e54dc1d8fed53d9de42e9f7d58e3d8ad30d94802db0441eBlock Operator
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