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 4348046 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350089 epoch_slot_no: 8489 block_no: 4347869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-06-26 20:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef720689cc2b5e7ae2848c8e2db6a435eac1f65ca2e55eaa88362b26cb8dfc6cBlock Operator
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