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 4348946 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4350989 epoch_slot_no: 9389 block_no: 4348769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1744 time: 2020-06-27 01:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd1c7837265752e761ae9b211e00d5de54db6412ba8e82627830ce9aa087003Block Operator
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