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 4345108 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347151 epoch_slot_no: 5551 block_no: 4344931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1380 time: 2020-06-26 04:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18c5e6055ca0a500c0e1f72ed050a4c72c2a4a8ac9d218931cb531d9d1f74bbBlock Operator
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