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 4346065 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4348108 epoch_slot_no: 6508 block_no: 4345888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-26 09:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58400d749e5c95c77949a11ec8078a5444bb6a6870590e3f253ba3cc2a5b29c8Block Operator
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