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 4347073 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349116 epoch_slot_no: 7516 block_no: 4346896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-06-26 15:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6428551046952dc23b8dfbb925c09ceab8918c96e24f83fdccd4a21585d9ad6Block Operator
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