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 4346044 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348087 epoch_slot_no: 6487 block_no: 4345867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5983 time: 2020-06-26 09:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8f9f920c0d5cde00b56244d39ec739d195f2cdf93b57bf53a9e948e4271b94Block Operator
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