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 4346315 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348358 epoch_slot_no: 6758 block_no: 4346138 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1852 time: 2020-06-26 11:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7bd5cf4a13b1c4e899918212f8b909f994e5c0a466b627e40fe2024f0ae519Block Operator
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