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 4348436 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4350479 epoch_slot_no: 8879 block_no: 4348259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3501 time: 2020-06-26 23:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3705ec69397f5964902a8ebf4f370564b70a72741156c5a5099f9a9cd1dcf740Block Operator
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