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 4347544 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349587 epoch_slot_no: 7987 block_no: 4347367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-06-26 18:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050184e5ac66d18556ef9013eee8c124fd24f69cc6c95c86130bd1e5e7c838deBlock Operator
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