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 4348034 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4350077 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 4347857 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4589 time: 2020-06-26 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e933b35beef9ae0a0a16202b5652c1b611439d60601d710830baa8aa6e55bdBlock Operator
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