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 4345902 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4347945 epoch_slot_no: 6345 block_no: 4345725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2079 time: 2020-06-26 08:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab364908a9f5a889808f1783807d3d5a7e4d3f5a637a9fad6d1172e2828ade1Block Operator
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