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 4345204 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347247 epoch_slot_no: 5647 block_no: 4345027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1219 time: 2020-06-26 05:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef58c8fa04d2129f6a324e5a15d181e4df2e3b947aa9e7c138cbf2c3040ae7b2Block Operator
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