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 4346663 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4348706 epoch_slot_no: 7106 block_no: 4346486 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7660 time: 2020-06-26 13:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ca3141d6dca32e64ed1a61e75b3a6b62b33d5ef8ca01545a07206b6fe4bc8fBlock Operator
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