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 4347838 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4349881 epoch_slot_no: 8281 block_no: 4347661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-26 19:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e5b73928cd24f23702cfa6a84ed302391d33b5e60d269b21efe21214f9dfddBlock Operator
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