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 4347797 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4349840 epoch_slot_no: 8240 block_no: 4347620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1582 time: 2020-06-26 19:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7601954681540602a6252e22c3ae70575f0ac0c82a41515c78fe7b44d79701c2Block Operator
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