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 4345378 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347421 epoch_slot_no: 5821 block_no: 4345201 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-26 06:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5f7dc1ce68e4c867cc9eb1b688a7ccc7b26c97fd13dd81b6f131d7d2cd3e815Block Operator
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