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 4348468 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350511 epoch_slot_no: 8911 block_no: 4348291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-26 23:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26cace3608d3f6a2d364bc303024c18b286411926a0c8231f26aa0c2d2d29230Block Operator
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