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 4347471 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4349514 epoch_slot_no: 7914 block_no: 4347294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1636 time: 2020-06-26 17:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d0eb1153dfc8920035a5fe6cc31fd97aecc36b40d9d2b88af0c92c89de8262Block Operator
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