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 4347674 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4349717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 4347497 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3881 time: 2020-06-26 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6156c1a9948c9db8b9b4408f7f0910d5eb42ebc814fd8c9d295ce26ad24877Block Operator
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