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 4346774 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4348817 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 4346597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7239 time: 2020-06-26 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa381757a8c6aacf47265584983494d517fba5f045f9f39dabc97ff522d74df21Block Operator
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