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 4345340 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347383 epoch_slot_no: 5783 block_no: 4345163 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-26 05:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x847121cdba1a5b4ec31cabd25c1d6b10bd288a6fa8a59ab2fef512ad3d8ba562Block Operator
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