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 4345089 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347132 epoch_slot_no: 5532 block_no: 4344912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2338 time: 2020-06-26 04:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8546345d61c9e2fb2d4363d2830018900c3e94a4b62c5151de573e7060fca696Block Operator
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