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 4346018 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4348061 epoch_slot_no: 6461 block_no: 4345841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-26 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf387bcb9bb37a1f3b0c8c8adaf9546d997fcf36ffbe1621f6528a52b68d8a1cdBlock Operator
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