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 4348797 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4350840 epoch_slot_no: 9240 block_no: 4348620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1978 time: 2020-06-27 01:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad4abf8b04a299eadb9386f085d76dc87a603a2199aea05574e42fb55857aadBlock Operator
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