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 4346165 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348208 epoch_slot_no: 6608 block_no: 4345988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1681 time: 2020-06-26 10:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce8a104b56a592dd3e5659319c760fd2e4e4f913d3c7622756d876828f6ae13Block Operator
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