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 4346721 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348764 epoch_slot_no: 7164 block_no: 4346544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2173 time: 2020-06-26 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a9483594299d0c501cc46401a5e45d1a53c4332598d326d9207968319a1f1cBlock Operator
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