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 4345345 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347388 epoch_slot_no: 5788 block_no: 4345168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2695 time: 2020-06-26 05:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd241edf98f387d689903f2d94b2bdadc8100eaacd1575eceb737d327c064b1Block Operator
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