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 4345520 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347563 epoch_slot_no: 5963 block_no: 4345343 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1290 time: 2020-06-26 06:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a9772efe8868d3e468df6a7a9473f0f524e74ed6fdf3a6b789cbf874368f4cBlock Operator
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