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 4345211 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4347254 epoch_slot_no: 5654 block_no: 4345034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-26 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4bed4e82188c9cc28a3354d1cf2bf66d5ab73e9c62cc6c1069f838c25e8c82dBlock Operator
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