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 4348120 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350163 epoch_slot_no: 8563 block_no: 4347943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-06-26 21:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x372aeb0924b0ba187fd0837c10395959c063f5514c7e19d181926bde397f7e57Block Operator
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