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 4345535 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347578 epoch_slot_no: 5978 block_no: 4345358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1858 time: 2020-06-26 06:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e04136ae80736118ec7f9fbc4d5d4d5448371a379d20b7d2fcd60538a62d6c4Block Operator
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