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 4345951 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4347994 epoch_slot_no: 6394 block_no: 4345774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1614 time: 2020-06-26 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc06a535366f2410dd2029c605f8c79f930fd6086801d4c04e7ac9cf084884d2bBlock Operator
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