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 4348448 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350491 epoch_slot_no: 8891 block_no: 4348271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1646 time: 2020-06-26 23:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa4add865e3fb5152d99b39fcc36e2443980fed5b9206bba1ce0a5e0337dc59Block Operator
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