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 4347361 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349404 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 4347184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-06-26 17:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x874089933a3d6ba5bc2e022843cb21850f0cc5c0644a9d0f65fc107a989af96aBlock Operator
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