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 4347010 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4349053 epoch_slot_no: 7453 block_no: 4346833 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2843 time: 2020-06-26 15:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb589bb77d21cd4ba80765fddec10871680ad2a5b3bbc3e261cfa0941596babBlock Operator
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