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 4348605 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350648 epoch_slot_no: 9048 block_no: 4348428 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-27 00:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83e74be9b4568e7255c384e23f8d3f8e74a4a23d73abd8129ad6c8921c14cf0bBlock Operator
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