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 4346226 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4348269 epoch_slot_no: 6669 block_no: 4346049 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-06-26 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeddd0e70bcfe5e2a0f9f241c69c6cbc72906c8597581faf7dd55c663b0067a34Block Operator
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