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 4345522 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347565 epoch_slot_no: 5965 block_no: 4345345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3364 time: 2020-06-26 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f49277c0188cf09d0464b66316a25d3ef0bfdff7f1d374d6cd6a1a87e60806Block Operator
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