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 4345334 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4347377 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 4345157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8930 time: 2020-06-26 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d3e34cc77c3a91e71760da197a44336fce448f22a9e6acb5f6ae26f12672e7Block Operator
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