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 4345734 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347777 epoch_slot_no: 6177 block_no: 4345557 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-06-26 08:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d1e1730a4a0f3bd01a35f22a110306c2441059a8f065b236177e79f561a86eBlock Operator
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