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 4346978 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349021 epoch_slot_no: 7421 block_no: 4346801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3237 time: 2020-06-26 14:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf71bf8c62333d4eb9c1d1facaa92719c32f6a57ef108105f09d30c5f1c9a4fc4Block Operator
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