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 4348526 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350569 epoch_slot_no: 8969 block_no: 4348349 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2469 time: 2020-06-26 23:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1d9785dec20381b57ac60044e9e2fe8e55b3c80cfb11afa00961207537a9827Block Operator
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