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 4346100 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4348143 epoch_slot_no: 6543 block_no: 4345923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3435 time: 2020-06-26 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42908c55a35fb9eba51adf40705579c06c1581b07fa9c2e042ae4d7e63e6fb28Block Operator
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