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 4346628 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4348671 epoch_slot_no: 7071 block_no: 4346451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3855 time: 2020-06-26 13:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b86d9da1253ba87931ca5df5073a1b89b3725191ae718287dad908d4fae0f4Block Operator
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