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 4347016 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4349059 epoch_slot_no: 7459 block_no: 4346839 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1714 time: 2020-06-26 15:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae9370e45f0daba4a75974290426cb54115273cbecfeab8e2f2cc0a84449d39Block Operator
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