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 4346931 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4348974 epoch_slot_no: 7374 block_no: 4346754 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4070 time: 2020-06-26 14:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400fcc7f41ad39e8d1c71393b2a1bc3766c7dceaee617674111a48c1c4bf3d6dBlock Operator
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