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 4346062 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4348105 epoch_slot_no: 6505 block_no: 4345885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1979 time: 2020-06-26 09:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c374fb499a757caccfc438a5a9da072f63b0df2de5b0425c627cd2bd92ca49aBlock Operator
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