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 4348470 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4350513 epoch_slot_no: 8913 block_no: 4348293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3748 time: 2020-06-26 23:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61107fde155393602b3bcee2cf96070482d3e49cb4044469016e10c06645ba5Block Operator
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