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 4347218 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349261 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 4347041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2020-06-26 16:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288cc60b64d1d4cd2d9b5b860d3d307b3463210389d9f03e03d14b8fd3b36cd6Block Operator
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