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 4346581 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348624 epoch_slot_no: 7024 block_no: 4346404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2020-06-26 12:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefae6c7375e2b1b81659b53fd8d68be0af81de8f761a31ed281bb9e28d9dc315Block Operator
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