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 4346516 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4348559 epoch_slot_no: 6959 block_no: 4346339 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2362 time: 2020-06-26 12:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c39c1f4a055383b2d7556fbdbfaca2ac14ad68229798d020e8dd433ad29658Block Operator
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