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 4346914 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4348957 epoch_slot_no: 7357 block_no: 4346737 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6029 time: 2020-06-26 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d97ba1283a2202660b0a6697aaf37186494565e77e80835a32222237fb9bc4Block Operator
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