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 4348459 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4350502 epoch_slot_no: 8902 block_no: 4348282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1495 time: 2020-06-26 23:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4b7a19e51736c5e0212d828825f21f0f638df0aed91b2f17dba6dce2d4276cBlock Operator
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